(Ignore Income Taxes in This Problem

question 99

Multiple Choice

(Ignore income taxes in this problem.) Meharg Corporation is considering the purchase of a machine that would cost $120,000 and would last for 5 years. At the end of 5 years, the machine would have a salvage value of $25,000. By reducing labor and other operating costs, the machine would provide annual cost savings of $30,000. The company requires a minimum pretax return of 10% on all investment projects.
-The net present value of the proposed project is closest to:

• A)$14,905
• B)-$6,270
• C)$9,255
• D)$18,730

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