(a) Compute the net present value of this investment. (b) Should the machinery be purchased?

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A company is considering a $166,000 investment in machinery with the following net cash flows. The company requires a 10% return on its investments. (PV of $1, FV of $1, PVA of $1, and FVA of $1) (Use appropriate factor(s) from the tables provided.)
 

  Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5
Net Cash Flow $10,000 $28,000 $55,000 $42,000 $111,000

 
(a) Compute the net present value of this investment.
(b) Should the machinery be purchased?

Year
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5
Totals
Initial investment
Net present value
Net Cash
Flows
Present Value
Factor
Present Value of
Net Cash Flows
Transcribed Image Text:Year Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Totals Initial investment Net present value Net Cash Flows Present Value Factor Present Value of Net Cash Flows
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