Network Service Center Is Considering Purchasing a New Computer Network

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Essay

Network Service Center is considering purchasing a new computer network for $82,000. It will require additional working capital of $13,000. Its anticipated eight-year life will generate additional client revenue of $33,000 annually with operating costs, excluding depreciation, of $15,000. At the end of eight years, it will have a salvage value of $9,500 and return $5,000 in working capital. Taxes are not considered.
Required:
a.If the company has a required rate of return of 14%, what is the net present value of the proposed investment?
b.What is the internal rate of return?

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Definitions:

Manufacturing

The process of converting raw materials or components into finished goods through the use of labor, machinery, tools, and chemical processing.

Breakeven Point

The point at which total costs and total revenue are equal, meaning there is no net loss or gain, and the business or investment is not making a profit but also not losing money.

Fixed Costs

Expenses that do not change with the level of production or sales over a short period, such as rent and salaries.

Variable Cost

Costs that change in proportion to the level of goods or services that a business produces.