Determine, the number of years the machine must be used to obtain payback at MARR values of, 0%, 8% and 15% per year. (b) Plot the payback years against MARR obtained in (i) and discuss the behavior.
Depreciation Methods
The word "depreciation" is defined as an accounting method wherein the cost of tangible assets is spread over its useful life and it usually denotes how much of the assets value has been used up. The depreciation is usually considered as an operating expense. The main reason behind depreciation includes wear and tear of the assets, obsolescence etc.
Depreciation Accounting
In terms of accounting, with the passage of time the value of a fixed asset (like machinery, plants, furniture etc.) goes down over a specific period of time is known as depreciation. Now, the question comes in your mind, why the value of the fixed asset reduces over time.
HKU purchased a face mask making machine to make face mask for the students and staffs at a price of $3.15 million. The net cash flow is estimated at $500,000 per year and a salvage value of $400,000 is anticipated regardless of when it is sold. (a) Determine, the number of years the machine must be used to obtain payback at MARR values of, 0%, 8% and 15% per year. (b) Plot the payback years against MARR obtained in (i) and discuss the behavior.
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