Kurty Limited is considering an investment in a fixed asset which costs $378,000. The asset is expected to generate cash inflows of $108,000 each year for the next four years. The company intends to sell the asset at the end of year 4 for an estimated residual value of $26,000. The asset will be depreciated straight-line over the next four years. The discount rate for the project is 15%. Calculate the net present value.

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(a) Kurty Limited is considering an investment in a fixed asset which costs $378,000. The asset is expected to generate cash inflows of $108,000 each year for the next four years. The company intends to sell the asset at the end of year 4 for an estimated residual value of $26,000. The asset will be depreciated straight-line over the next four years. The discount rate for the project is 15%.

Calculate the net present value.

(b) Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the payback period method of investment appraisal.
 
(c)Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the NPV rule as a method of investment appraisal.
 
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