2. Brown Company bought a new machine 1 year ago for 12 million dollars. At that time the machine was estimated to have a life of 6 years and no salvage value. Annual operating costs are estimated at 20 million dollars. A new machine produced by another company does the same job but with an annual operating cost of only 17 million dollars. This new machine costs $21 million with a 5 year lifespan and no salvage value. The old machine can be sold for 10 million dollars. Straight-line depreciation is used and 40 percent corporate tax. If the cost of capital is 8 percent after taxes, calculate: a). Initial investment costs b). After-tax incremental cash flow. c). NPV of new investment.
2. Brown Company bought a new machine 1 year ago for 12 million dollars. At that time the machine was estimated to have a life of 6 years and no salvage value. Annual operating costs are estimated at 20 million dollars. A new machine produced by another company does the same job but with an annual operating cost of only 17 million dollars. This new machine costs $21 million with a 5 year lifespan and no salvage value. The old machine can be sold for 10 million dollars. Straight-line
a). Initial investment costs
b). After-tax incremental cash flow.
c).
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