Caroline’s Chill Chronometers (3C) is considering buying a machine for $600 million.  The machine has a useful life of 20 years. Sales are projected to be $120 million per year, with operating expenses of $35 million per year.  An initial NWC investment of $10 million would be needed. NWC, however, would decrease by $300,000 per year over the 15 year life of the project due to improved inventory efficiency.  The machine can be sold for $175 million at the end of the project. The tax rate is 20% and the required rate of return is 7%. Find the NPV using straight-line depreciation.

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Caroline’s Chill Chronometers (3C) is considering buying a machine for $600 million.  The machine has a useful life of 20 years. Sales are projected to be $120 million per year, with operating expenses of $35 million per year.  An initial NWC investment of $10 million would be needed. NWC, however, would decrease by $300,000 per year over the 15 year life of the project due to improved inventory efficiency.  The machine can be sold for $175 million at the end of the project. The tax rate is 20% and the required rate of return is 7%. Find the NPV using straight-line depreciation. 

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