You are part of the Project Evaluation Committee in ProTiga Bhd., one of the automotive manufacturer in South East Asia. The manufacturer is shifting the focus of its previous 'Number One Choice for Local" to "A Leading Electric Vehicle Company in South East Asia". Below are the projects to evaluate under the responsibility of Project Evaluation Committee. a) b) Acquire an existing RM1,3 billion Electric Vehicle Company from China for technology transfer purpose with the annual saving of RM200 million for 10 years. Assemble professional manpower to strengthen the ProTiga Racing Team with investment of RM700,000 and annual saving of RM150,000 for 5 years. The management has considered the expenses required to continue the business of ProTiga Berhad in coming 10 years. Thus, the management has to consider the additional expenses in the annual income with 5% discount rate. Using Net Present Value (NPV) method, determine which project between (a) and (b) that should be given most priority for the next 5 years and 10 years respectively? Explain the answer.

You are part of the Project Evaluation Committee in ProTiga Bhd., one of the automotive manufacturer in South East Asia. The manufacturer is shifting the focus of its previous 'Number One Choice for Local" to "A Leading Electric Vehicle Company in South East Asia". Below are the projects to evaluate under the responsibility of Project Evaluation Committee. a) b) Acquire an existing RM1,3 billion Electric Vehicle Company from China for technology transfer purpose with the annual saving of RM200 million for 10 years. Assemble professional manpower to strengthen the ProTiga Racing Team with investment of RM700,000 and annual saving of RM150,000 for 5 years. The management has considered the expenses required to continue the business of ProTiga Berhad in coming 10 years. Thus, the management has to consider the additional expenses in the annual income with 5% discount rate. Using Net Present Value (NPV) method, determine which project between (a) and (b) that should be given most priority for the next 5 years and 10 years respectively? Explain the answer.

ENGR.ECONOMIC ANALYSIS

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ISBN:9780190931919

Author:NEWNAN

Publisher:NEWNAN

Chapter1: Making Economics Decisions

Section: Chapter Questions

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