Using the net present value method
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This year Waterway is considering buying five new backhoes to replace the backhoes it now has. The new backhoes are faster, cost less to run, provide for more accurate trench digging, have comfort features for the operators, and have 1-year maintenance agreements to go with them. The old backhoes are working just fine, but they do require considerable maintenance. The backhoe operators are very familiar with the old backhoes and would need to learn some new skills to use the new backhoes.
The following information is available to use in deciding whether to purchase the new backhoes.
| Old Backhoes | New Backhoes | |||
| Purchase cost when new | $90,300 | $197,860 | ||
| Salvage value now | $42,200 | |||
| Investment in major overhaul needed in next year | $54,774 | |||
| Salvage value in 8 years | $15,000 | $92,000 | ||
| Remaining life | 8 years | 8 years | ||
| Net cash flow generated each year | $30,600 | $43,000 |
(a) Evaluate in the following ways whether to purchase the new equipment or overhaul the old equipment. (Hint: For the old machine, the initial investment is the cost of the overhaul. For the new machine, subtract the salvage value of the old machine to determine the initial cost of the investment.)
(1) Using the
| New Backhoes | Old Backhoes | |||
| Net Present Value | $ | $ |
| Waterways should buy New Backhoesretain Old Backhoes equipment. |
(2) Using the payback method for each choice. (Hint: For the old machine, evaluate the payback of an overhaul.) (Round answers to 2 decimal places, e.g. 1.25)
| New Backhoes | Old Backhoes | |||
| Payback Period | years | years |
| Waterways should buy New Backhoesretain Old Backhoes equipment. |
(3) Comparing the profitability index for each choice. (Round answers to 2 decimal places, e.g. 1.25)
| New Backhoes | Old Backhoes | |||
| Profitability Index |
| Waterways should buy New Backhoesretain Old Backhoes equipment. |
Calculate the
| New Backhoes | Old Backhoes | |||
| IRR Factor |
(4) Comparing the internal rate of return for each choice to the required 8% discount rate.
| Waterways should buy New Backhoesretain Old Backhoes equipment. |
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