RCB Corporation Is Considering the Purchase of a Machine for Which

question 23

Essay

RCB Corporation is considering the purchase of a machine for which the initial cash outlay will be $100,000.Predicted net cash inflows before depreciation and taxes are $25,000 per year for the next five years.The machine will be depreciated (using the straight-line method)over the 5-year period with a zero estimated salvage value at the end of the period.The corporation's marginal tax rate is 40 percent and its cost of capital is 12 percent. (a) Determine the annual net cash flow after depreciation and taxes for years 1-5.
(b) Determine the internal rate of return.
(c) Determine the net present value.
(d) Should RCB purchase the machine? Why or why not?

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Definitions:

Less Elastic

Describes a demand or supply that shows a relatively smaller response to changes in price compared to others, usually implying a steeper demand/supply curve.

Superior Craftsmanship

refers to the high level of skill and quality in creating or repairing things, especially when the work is done with care and precision.

More Elastic

Describes a situation where the demand for a product or service is highly sensitive to changes in price or other factors, leading to significant variations in demand.

Price Sensitive

Refers to consumers' responsiveness or reaction to changes in the price of goods or services.