Using the discounted cash flow technique, compute the net present value. (Round present value factor calculations to places, e.g. 1.25124 and the final answer to 2 decimal places e.g. 589.71.)
Using the discounted cash flow technique, compute the net present value. (Round present value factor calculations to places, e.g. 1.25124 and the final answer to 2 decimal places e.g. 589.71.)
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![Vaughn Company is considering a capital investment of $378,400 in additional productive facilities. The new machinery is expected to
have a useful life of 6 years with no salvage value. Depreciation is by the straight-line method. During the life of the investment,
annual net income and net annual cash flows are expected to be $18,920 and $86,000, respectively. Vaughn has an 7% cost of capital
rate, which is the required rate of return on the investment.
(a1)
Compute the cash payback period. (Round answer to 2 decimal places, e.g. 2.25.)
Your answer is correct.
Cash payback period
(a2)
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(b)
Your answer is correct.
Annual rate of return
Compute the annual rate of return on the proposed capital expenditure. (Round answer to 2 decimal places, e.g. 2.25%.)
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4.4 years
Net present value $
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Transcribed Image Text:Vaughn Company is considering a capital investment of $378,400 in additional productive facilities. The new machinery is expected to
have a useful life of 6 years with no salvage value. Depreciation is by the straight-line method. During the life of the investment,
annual net income and net annual cash flows are expected to be $18,920 and $86,000, respectively. Vaughn has an 7% cost of capital
rate, which is the required rate of return on the investment.
(a1)
Compute the cash payback period. (Round answer to 2 decimal places, e.g. 2.25.)
Your answer is correct.
Cash payback period
(a2)
eTextbook and Media
(b)
Your answer is correct.
Annual rate of return
Compute the annual rate of return on the proposed capital expenditure. (Round answer to 2 decimal places, e.g. 2.25%.)
eTextbook and Media
4.4 years
Net present value $
10
Attempts: 1 of 5 used
%
Attempts: 1 of 5 used
Using the discounted cash flow technique, compute the net present value. (Round present value factor calculations to 5 decimal
places, e.g. 1.25124 and the final answer to 2 decimal places e.g. 589.71.)
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