Bailey, Inc., is considering buying a new gang punch that would allow them to produce circuit boards more efficiently. The punch has a first cost of $120,000 and a useful life of 15 years. At the end of its useful life, the punch has no salvage value. Annual labor costs would increase $2,000 using the gang punch, but annual raw material costs would decrease $15,000. MARR is 4.0%/year. Part a What is the present worth of this investment? $ CH places and searach de
Bailey, Inc., is considering buying a new gang punch that would allow them to produce circuit boards more efficiently. The punch has a first cost of $120,000 and a useful life of 15 years. At the end of its useful life, the punch has no salvage value. Annual labor costs would increase $2,000 using the gang punch, but annual raw material costs would decrease $15,000. MARR is 4.0%/year. Part a What is the present worth of this investment? $ CH places and searach de
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![## Financial Decision Making for Equipment Purchase
**Scenario:**
Bailey, Inc. is considering buying a new gang punch that would allow them to produce circuit boards more efficiently. The punch has a first cost of $120,000 and a useful life of 15 years. At the end of its useful life, the punch has no salvage value. Annual labor costs would increase $2,000 using the gang punch, but annual raw material costs would decrease $15,000. The Minimum Attractive Rate of Return (MARR) is 4.0% per year.
### Part a
**Question:**
What is the present worth of this investment?
**Instructions:**
Carry all interim calculations to 5 decimal places and then round your final answer to the nearest dollar. The tolerance is ±5.
**Answer Box:**
- What is the present worth of this investment? $ [Input Box]
**Additional Resources:**
- eTextbook and Media [Button to save for later]
**Attempts Allowed:**
- 3 attempts
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### Part b
**Note:**
The parts of this question must be completed in order. This part will be available when you complete Part a.
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Ensure to input all calculations precisely and adhere to rounding instructions to derive the correct present worth of the investment. Utilize the provided resources for further guidance before submitting your final answer.](/v2/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.bartleby.com%2Fqna-images%2Fquestion%2F11f889cd-13fd-4c48-a7b3-985fea806cfa%2Fcafb8371-6b17-4fa5-b47b-7cf841619ee2%2Fm9ixhf_processed.jpeg&w=3840&q=75)
Transcribed Image Text:## Financial Decision Making for Equipment Purchase
**Scenario:**
Bailey, Inc. is considering buying a new gang punch that would allow them to produce circuit boards more efficiently. The punch has a first cost of $120,000 and a useful life of 15 years. At the end of its useful life, the punch has no salvage value. Annual labor costs would increase $2,000 using the gang punch, but annual raw material costs would decrease $15,000. The Minimum Attractive Rate of Return (MARR) is 4.0% per year.
### Part a
**Question:**
What is the present worth of this investment?
**Instructions:**
Carry all interim calculations to 5 decimal places and then round your final answer to the nearest dollar. The tolerance is ±5.
**Answer Box:**
- What is the present worth of this investment? $ [Input Box]
**Additional Resources:**
- eTextbook and Media [Button to save for later]
**Attempts Allowed:**
- 3 attempts
- [Button to Submit Answer]
### Part b
**Note:**
The parts of this question must be completed in order. This part will be available when you complete Part a.
**Additional Information:**
- Weather Information: 85°F Mostly Cloudy
Ensure to input all calculations precisely and adhere to rounding instructions to derive the correct present worth of the investment. Utilize the provided resources for further guidance before submitting your final answer.
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