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Use the information below to answer the following question(s) .Hawkeye Cleaners has been considering the purchase of an industrial dry-cleaning machine.The existing machine is operable for three more years and will have a zero disposal price.If the machine is disposed of now, it may be sold for $30,000.The new machine will cost $200,000, an additional cash investment in working capital of $60,000 will be required and will be returned at the end of the project.The machine is expected to last 3 years and has an estimated disposal value at that time of $20,000.The new machine will reduce the average amount of time required to wash clothing and will decrease labour costs.The investment is expected to net $50,000 in additional cash inflows during the year of acquisition and $150,000 each additional year of use.These cash flows will generally occur throughout the year and are recognized at the end of each year.Income taxes are not considered in this problem.
-The Zeron Corporation wants to purchase a new machine for its factory operations at a cost of $950,000.The investment is expected to generate $350,000 in annual cash flows for a period of four years.The required rate of return is 14%.The old machine can be sold for $50,000.The machine is expected to have zero value at the end of the four-year period.Income taxes are not considered.What is the net present value of the investment?

Definitions:

Gross Profit

The difference between the revenue generated from selling goods or services and the cost of goods sold, excluding indirect expenses like administration costs.

Average Cost Formula

A method used in accounting to calculate the cost of goods sold and ending inventory through dividing the total cost of goods available for sale by the total units available for sale.

FIFO

"First In, First Out," an inventory valuation method where goods first bought are the first ones sold, assuming their cost flows in the order incurred.

Gross Profit

The difference between sales revenue and cost of goods sold, indicating how effectively a company generates profit from direct expenses.