Required: a. What are the operating cash flows in each year? b. What are the total cash flows in each year? c. Assuming the discount rate is 11%, calculate the net present value (NPV) of the cash flow stream. Should the grill be purchased?
Required: a. What are the operating cash flows in each year? b. What are the total cash flows in each year? c. Assuming the discount rate is 11%, calculate the net present value (NPV) of the cash flow stream. Should the grill be purchased?
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Transcribed Image Text:Johnny's Lunches is considering purchasing a new, energy-efficient grill. The grill will cost $50,000 and will be depreciated straight-
line over 3 years. It will be sold for scrap metal after 5 years for $12,500. The grill will have no effect on revenues but will save
Johnny's $25,000 in energy expenses. The tax rate is 30%.
Required:
a. What are the operating cash flows in each year?
b. What are the total cash flows in each year?
c. Assuming the discount rate is 11%, calculate the net present value (NPV) of the cash flow stream. Should the grill be purchased?
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Assuming the discount rate is 11%, calculate the net present value (NPV) of the cash flow stream. Should the grill be
purchased? (Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to 2 decimal places.)
NPV of cash flow stream
Should the grill be purchased?
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Solution:-
Calculation of operating cash flow and total cash flows 1 to 5 years
Particulars | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | Year 5 |
Annual savings | $25,000 | $25,000 | $25,000 | $25,000 | $25,000 |
Less: depreciation | $16,666.67 | $16,666.67 | $16,666.67 | ||
Saving before tax | $8,333.33 | $8,333.33 | $8,333.33 | $25,000 | $25,000 |
Less: tax 30% | $2,450 | $2,450 | $2,450 | $7,500 | $7,500 |
Saving after tax | $5,883.33 | $5,883.33 | $5,883.33 | $17,500 | $17,500 |
Add: depreciation | $16,666.67 | $16,666.67 | $16,666.67 | ||
(a) Operating CF | $22,500 | $22,500 | $22,500 | $17,500 | $17,500 |
After tax salvage | $8,750 | ||||
(b) Total cash flow | $22,500 | $22,500 | $22,500 | $17,500 | $26,250 |
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