INTERMEDIATE FINAN.MGMT.(LL)-W/MINDTAP
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Author: Brigham
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Chapter 12, Problem 20P
The Aubey Coffee Company is evaluating the within-plant distribution system for its new roasting, grinding, and packing plant. The two alternatives are (1) a conveyor system with a high initial cost but low annual operating costs and (2) several forklift trucks, which cost less but have considerably higher operating costs. The decision to construct the plant has already been made, and the choice here will have no effect on the overall revenues of the project. The cost of capital for the plant is 8%, and the projects’ expected net costs are listed in the following table:
- a. What is the
IRR of each alternative? - b. What is the
present value of the costs of each alternative? Which method should be chosen?
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