(Ignore Income Taxes in This Problem

question 131

Multiple Choice

(Ignore income taxes in this problem.) Bugle's Bagel Bakery is investigating the purchase of a new bagel making machine. This machine would provide an annual operating cost savings of $3,650 for each of the next 4 years. In addition, this new machine would allow the production of one new type of bagel which would result in selling 1,500 dozen more bagels each year. The company earns a contribution margin of $0.90 on each dozen bagels sold. The purchase price of this machine is $13,450 and it will have a 4 year useful life. Bugle's discount rate is 14%.
-The net present value of this investment is closest to:

• A)$1,120
• B)$6,550
• C)$13,450
• D)$20,000

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Definitions:

Return On Equity

A financial ratio indicating the profitability of a firm in relation to shareholders' equity, showing how effectively a company uses investors' funds to generate profit.

Year 2

Typically refers to the second year of a given time frame, period of analysis, or the second year of operation or study.

Gross Margin Percentage

A metric that shows the percentage of sales revenue remaining after subtracting the cost of goods sold, often used to evaluate business performance.

Year 2

Generally refers to the second year in a given context, such as the second year of a company's operations or a multi-year study.