AJ Manufacturing is considering buying a new conveyor belt system. Below are the expected net annual cash flows from the first 11 years of operations.
Year 1: 157,250
Year 2: 160,380
Year 3: 165,440
Year 4: 170,500
Year 5: 200,375
Year 6: 225,370
Year 7: 300,470
Year 8: 310,500
Year 9: 315,250
Year 10: 320,350
Year 11: 345, 220
There would be an initial investment of $1,250,000 to purchase the system. It would also require assembly and set up fees of $225,000. The new equipment will generate annual revenue of $250,000, with annual expenses including depreciation of $100,000.
At the end of 11 years the equipment will have a salvage value of $220,000. The company requires an annual rate of return of 25%.
Required:
a) Calculate the pay back period
b) Calculate the annual rate of return and comment whether the company should move forward
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