Butler Corporation is considering the purchase of new equipment
costing $36,000. The projected annual after-tax net income from the
equipment is $1,400, after deducting $12,000 for depreciation. The
revenue is to be received at the end of each year. The machine has
a useful life of 3 years and no salvage value. Butler requires a
10% return on its investments. The present value of an annuity of
$1 for different periods follows:
Periods | 10% |
1 | 0.9091 |
2 | 1.7355 |
3 | 2.4869 |
4 | 3.1699 |
What is the net present value of the machine?
Multiple Choice
$36,000.
$33,324.
$29,843.
$4,200.
$(2,676).
Annual net income = $1,400
Annual depreciation = $12,000
Annual cash inflow = Annual net income+Annual depreciation
= 1,400+12,000
= $13,400
Present value annuity factor (10%,3) = 2.4869
Present value of cash inflow = Annual cash inflow x Present value annuity factor (10%,3)
= 13,400 x 2.4869
= $33,324
Initial investment = $36,000
Net present value = Present value of cash inflow-Initial investment
= 33,324-36,000
= $(2,676)
The net present value of the machine = $(2,676)
Fifth option is correct.
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