The Square Package Group Is Thinking of Buying,at a Cost

question 44

Essay

The Square Package Group is thinking of buying,at a cost of $220,000,some new packaging equipment that is expected to save $50,000 in costs per year.Its estimated useful life is 10 years and it will have zero disposal value.The required rate of return is 16%.Ignore income tax issues.
REQUIRED:
Compute the following:
a)Net present value
b)Payback period

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