Delafono is evaluating the option of replacing an old pasta-making machine that is expected
not to last more than two years. During that time, the machine is expected to generate a cash
inflow of 20,000 per year. It could be replaced by a new machine at a cost of 150,000. The
new machine is more efficient than the current one, and as a result, it is expected to generate
a net cash flow of 75,000 per year for three years. The management of Delafono is
wondering whether to replace the old machine now or wait another year. Delafono’s cost of
capital is 10 per cent.
Required:
4.1. Assume that the current resale value of the old machine is zero and that the new
machine will also have a zero resale value in the future. What is the annual equivalent
cash flow of using the new machine?
4.2. What should the management of Delafono do? Explain
4.1)Statement showing annual equivalent cost of using new machine
Particulars | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
Cost of new machine | -150000 | ||||
Revenue from new machine | 75000 | 75000 | 75000 | ||
Revenue foregone of old machine | -20000 | -20000 | |||
Cash flow | -150000 | 55000 | 55000 | 75000 | |
PVIF @10% | 1 | 0.9091 | 0.8264 | 0.7513 | |
Present value | -150000 | 50000 | 45454.55 | 56348.61 | 1803.16 |
PVIFA(10%, 3 years) | 2.49 | ||||
EUAC( 1803.156/2.4869) | 725.06 |
4.2) The management of Delafono should replace the old machine with new one since it will result in positive cash flow
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