Bradley company is looking into investing in the purchase of a new building for $250,000. The building is expected to have a 10-year life with $30,000 salvage value. Annual net cash flows are expected to be $60,000 and Net Income is expected to be $40,000. The company's required rate of return is 12%.

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Using the information above, compute the following (round all answers to 1 decimal place):

1. Calculate the Cash Payback Period

2. Calculate the Net Present Value

3. Compute the NPV of another similar building with a cost of $300,000, with 10-year life, salvage value of $20,000, which can generate $65,000 in annual cash flows, compute the profitability index of the two buildings.
 
4. Compute the Profitability Index of both buildings and state which building is a better investment and why?
 
5. Compute the Annual Rate of Return, assuming the company uses Straight-Line depreciation 
 
6. The company accepts investments withCash Payback period ofless than the half of the useful life, Positive NPV, and an Annual Rate of Return greater than 25%. Should the investment be accepted? Yes or No, and explain why for each method used
Bradley company is looking into investing in the purchase of a new
building for $250,000. The building is expected to have a 10-year life
with $30,000 salvage value. Annual net cash flows are expected to be
$60,000 and Net Income is expected to be $40,000. The company's
required rate of return is 12%.
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