The Manager of Malan Pty Ltd Wants to Buy a New

question 19

Multiple Choice

The manager of Malan Pty Ltd wants to buy a new machine to replace the one currently being used. The new machine will cost $100 000 with no disposal value at the end of a five-year useful life. The manager estimates that the machine will reduce annual operating costs by $30 000. Depreciation will be $20 000 per year for five years. The tax rate for each year is expected to be 20 per cent and the company has an after-tax hurdle rate of 12 per cent. What is the after-tax payback period of the machine?

• A) 3.33 years
• B) 3.57 years
• C) 4.17 years
• D) 4.55 years

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