The Management of Wyoming Corporation Is Considering the Purchase of a New

question 107

Multiple Choice

The management of Wyoming Corporation is considering the purchase of a new machine costing $375,000. The company's desired rate of return is 6%. The present value factor for an annuity of $1 at interest of 6% for 5 years is 4.212. In addition to the foregoing information, use the following data in determining the acceptability in this situation: The net present value for this investment is:

• A) Negative $118,145
• B) Positive $118,145
• C) Positive $19,875
• D) Negative $19,875

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