Joco Company has decided to aquire additional delivery van costing $22,500. The van is expected to bring in after-tax cash flows of $6,250 for the next 5 years. The van has estimated useful life of 5 years. And, the expected year-end abandonment values (mainly of after-tax salvage values) are presented on the table below. Joco company is considering the 10% WACC for this alternative. Year Annual After-tax cash flow (in dollars) Abandonment Value (In Dollars) 0 (22,500) - 1 6,250 17,500 2 6,250 14,000 3 6,250 11,000 4 6,250 5,000 5 6,250 - Should the company use the new van until the end of its useful life? If not, what is the optimal economic life of the van.

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Joco Company has decided to aquire additional delivery van costing $22,500. The van is expected to bring in after-tax cash flows of $6,250 for the next 5 years. The van has estimated useful life of 5 years. And, the expected year-end abandonment values (mainly of after-tax salvage values) are presented on the table below. Joco company is considering the 10% WACC for this alternative.

Year Annual After-tax cash flow (in dollars) Abandonment Value (In Dollars)
0 (22,500) -
1 6,250 17,500
2 6,250 14,000
3 6,250 11,000
4 6,250 5,000
5 6,250 -

Should the company use the new van until the end of its useful life? If not, what is the optimal economic life of the van.

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