2. Switching to powder coating technology will reduce the emission of volatile organic carbons (VOCs) for a firm's production process. The initial cost is $200,000 with annual costs of $50,000 and savings of $90,000 in the first year. Savings are projected to increase by $3000 annually after Year 1. The salvage value 10 years from now is projected to be $30,000. a. What rate of return will the firm make on this investment? b. If the firm's MARR is 20%, what would you recommend?

2. Switching to powder coating technology will reduce the emission of volatile organic carbons (VOCs) for a firm's production process. The initial cost is $200,000 with annual costs of $50,000 and savings of $90,000 in the first year. Savings are projected to increase by $3000 annually after Year 1. The salvage value 10 years from now is projected to be $30,000. a. What rate of return will the firm make on this investment? b. If the firm's MARR is 20%, what would you recommend?

Managerial Economics: Applications, Strategies and Tactics (MindTap Course List)

14th Edition

ISBN:9781305506381

Author:James R. McGuigan, R. Charles Moyer, Frederick H.deB. Harris

Publisher:James R. McGuigan, R. Charles Moyer, Frederick H.deB. Harris

Chapter17: Long-term Investment Analysis

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