Problem 14-28 (Algo) Net Present Value Analysis [LO14-2] Bilboa Freightlines, S.A., of Panama, uses a truck for intracity deliveries that has worn out and must be overhauled or replaced. The company assembled the following information: Purchase cost (new) Remaining book value Overhaul needed now Annual cash operating costs Salvage value-now Salvage value-five years from now Present Truck New Truck $ 28,000 $ 38,000 $ 15,000 $ 14,000 $ 14,500 $ 13,000 $ 10,000 $ 9,000 $12,000 If the company overhauls its present delivery truck, then it will be usable for five more years. If a new truck is purchased, it will be used for five years and then traded in for another truck. The new truck would be diesel-operated, resulting in lower annual operating costs, as shown above. The company computes depreciation on a straight-line basis and uses a 13% discount rate. Click here to view Exhibit 14B-1 and Exhibit 14B-2, to determine the appropriate discount factor(s) using tables. Required: 1. What is the net present value of the "keep the old truck" alternative? 2. What is the net present value of the "purchase the new truck" alternative? 3. Should Bilboa Freightlines keep the old truck or purchase the new one?
Problem 14-28 (Algo) Net Present Value Analysis [LO14-2] Bilboa Freightlines, S.A., of Panama, uses a truck for intracity deliveries that has worn out and must be overhauled or replaced. The company assembled the following information: Purchase cost (new) Remaining book value Overhaul needed now Annual cash operating costs Salvage value-now Salvage value-five years from now Present Truck New Truck $ 28,000 $ 38,000 $ 15,000 $ 14,000 $ 14,500 $ 13,000 $ 10,000 $ 9,000 $12,000 If the company overhauls its present delivery truck, then it will be usable for five more years. If a new truck is purchased, it will be used for five years and then traded in for another truck. The new truck would be diesel-operated, resulting in lower annual operating costs, as shown above. The company computes depreciation on a straight-line basis and uses a 13% discount rate. Click here to view Exhibit 14B-1 and Exhibit 14B-2, to determine the appropriate discount factor(s) using tables. Required: 1. What is the net present value of the "keep the old truck" alternative? 2. What is the net present value of the "purchase the new truck" alternative? 3. Should Bilboa Freightlines keep the old truck or purchase the new one?
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