Crofton Inc

question 153

Essay

Crofton Inc.is evaluating new machinery in its foundry.The machinery would replace existing equipment.The new machinery would cost $230,000, would last 5 years, and would have a salvage value of $28,000.The existing machinery currently has a net book value of $52,000 and could be sold for $38,000.If kept, the old machine would have a salvage value of $6,000 in 5 years' time.The new machinery is expected to lower direct labour costs by $18,000 per year.The current variable overhead rate is 120% of direct labour.Other annual cost savings are projected to be $30,000.Due to the reduction in the production cycle time, working capital requirements will decrease by $25,000 during the life of the new machine.Ignore income taxes.Required:
a.Compute the net present value of replacing the existing equipment at a 9 percent required rate of return.
b.Compute the internal rate of return.

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Definitions:

Consumer Tastes

Preferences and desires of consumers regarding the choice of products or services, influencing market demand.

Traditional Management Rights

The rights inherently held by employers to make operational decisions, including hiring, work assignments, and terminations, without needing union approval or negotiation.

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Advisory bodies in Canada that bring together representatives from labor and management to discuss issues affecting their industries.

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