Calculate the internal rate of return factor for the new and old blackhoes. (Round answers to 5 decimal places, e.g. 5.27647.) New Backhoes Old Backhoes IRR Factor (4) Comparing the internal rate of return for each choice to the required 8% discount rate. Waterways should equipment.
Waterways puts much emphasis on cash flow when it plans for capital investments. The company chose its discount rate of 8% based on the
This year Waterways is considering buying five new backhoes to replace the backhoes it now has. The new backhoes are faster, cost less to run, provide for more accurate trench digging, have comfort features for the operators, and have 1-year maintenance agreements to go with them. The old backhoes are working just fine, but they do require considerable maintenance. The backhoe operators are very familiar with the old backhoes and would need to learn some new skills to use the new backhoes.
The following information is available to use in deciding whether to purchase the new backhoes.
| Old Backhoes | New Backhoes | |||
| Purchase cost when new | $90,000 | $202,784 | ||
| Salvage value now | $41,600 | |||
| Investment in major overhaul needed in next year | $55,510 | |||
| Salvage value in 8 years | $15,000 | $90,000 | ||
| Remaining life | 8 years | 8 years | ||
| Net cash flow generated each year | $30,500 | $43,800 |
Evaluate in the ways whether to purchase the new equipment or overhaul the old equipment. (Hint: For the old machine, the initial investment is the cost of the overhaul. For the new machine, subtract the salvage value of the old machine to determine the initial cost of the investment.).
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