Cooper Automotive Is Considering Expanding,but to Do So,they Need to Invest

question 37

Essay

Cooper Automotive is considering expanding,but to do so,they need to invest in new systems expected to cost $1,000,000.They estimate the salvage value to be $0 at the end of 10 years,so depreciation will be $100,000 per year.They estimate that profits will increase by $250,000 per year.Coop's cost of capital is 10%.Required:
Compute the payback period,the accounting rate of return,the net present value,and the internal rate of return.Advise Coop on whether he should invest.Would your advice change if the increase in profits is only $175,000 per year?

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