Answer the Following Questions Using the Information Below

question 108

Multiple Choice

Answer the following questions using the information below:
Difend 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 now, it may be sold for $100,000. The new machine will cost $350,000 and an additional cash investment in working capital of $100,000 will be required. The new machine will reduce the average amount of time required to wash clothing and will decrease labor costs. The investment is expected to net $110,000 in additional cash inflows during the first year of acquisition and $250,000 each additional year of use. The new machine has a three-year life, and zero disposal value. 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 working capital investment will not be recovered at the end of the asset's life.
-What is the net present value of the investment,assuming the required rate of return is 20%? Would the company want to purchase the new machine?

• A) $(62,600); yes
• B) $(59,880); no
• C) $59,880; yes
• D) $62,600; no

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Definitions:

Total Cost Schedules

A detailed list showing the total cost associated with various levels of output production.

Entry Barriers

Obstacles that prevent new competitors from easily entering an industry or area of business.

Economic Profit

The difference between the entirety of earnings and the aggregate of expenditures, acknowledging both visible and concealed costs.

Maximum Profit

The highest possible financial gain that a business can achieve under given market conditions and with its current resources.