Bugle's Bagel Bakery Is Investigating the Purchase of a New

question 71

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Bugle's Bagel Bakery is investigating the purchase of a new bagel-making machine. This machine would provide an annual operating cost savings of $3,650 for each of the next four years. In addition, this new machine would allow the production of one new type of bagel that would result in selling 1,500 dozen more bagels each year. The company earns a contribution margin of $0.90 on each dozen bagels sold. The purchase price of this machine is $13,450, and it will have a four-year useful life. Bugle's discount rate is 14%. (Ignore income taxes in this problem.)
-The net present value of this investment is closest to which of the following?

• A) $1,120.
• B) $6,550.
• C) $13,450.
• D) $20,000.

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Definitions:

Ledger Balance

represents the total balance in a general ledger account at the beginning of each day, including all transactions that have been posted.

Available Balance

The amount of funds in an account that is accessible for withdrawal or use, taking into account any holds or pending transactions.

Initial Cash Balance

The amount of cash a company has at the beginning of a financial period.