Price Mart Is Considering Outsourcing Its Billing Operations

question 55

Essay

Price Mart is considering outsourcing its billing operations.A consultant estimates that outsourcing should result in after-tax cash savings of $9,000 the first year,$15,000 for the next two years,and $18,000 for the next two years.Interest is at 12%.Assume cash flows occur at the end of the year.
Required: Calculate the total present value of the cash flows.

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Definitions:

Average Rate

In finance, it typically refers to the mean rate of return or interest rate over a specific period. It can also mean the average exchange rate over a period for currency conversion.

Capital Investment

Funds invested in a business with the expectation of future benefits, such as acquiring new equipment, buildings, or other resources to generate income.

Net Present Value

A method used to evaluate the profitability of an investment by calculating the difference between the present value of cash inflows and outflows over a period of time.

Capital Investment

Funds spent by a company to acquire or upgrade physical assets such as property, industrial buildings or equipment to increase operational efficiency.