(Ignore Income Taxes in This Problem

question 30

Multiple Choice

(Ignore income taxes in this problem.) Becker Billing Systems, Inc., has an antiquated high-capacity printer that needs to be upgraded. The system either can be overhauled or replaced with a new system. The following data have been gathered concerning these two alternatives:
The company uses a 10% discount rate and the total-cost approach to capital budgeting analysis. The working capital required under the new system would be released for use elsewhere at the conclusion of the project. Both alternatives are expected to have a useful life of ten years.
-The net present value of the overhaul alternative is closest to:

• A) $(750,300)
• B) $(725,800)
• C) $(975,800)
• D) $(987,400)

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