Chapter 11, Problem 7MC

Summary Introduction

Case summary:

Company S desires to add a new line to its product mix. For this purpose the analysis of capital budgeting was conducted by person S an MBA graduate. The invoice price of the machinery is $200,000 approximately and $10,000 shipping charges are required. Installation charges are $30,000. The machinery has a 4 years’ life with a salvage value of $25000.

The new line leads to increase the sales of 1,250 units each year of 4 years and cost of $100 per unit in first year. The units are sold for $200 in the 1^st year.

It results to an increase in company’s net working capital by 12% value of sales. Company’s tax rate is 40% and risk adjusted cost of capital or weighted average cost of capital for an average project is 10%.

Characters in the case:

• Company S
• Person S

To determine: The projects net present value, internal rate of return ,profitability index, modified internal rate of return ,profitability index, payback and discounted payback.