Financial And Managerial Accounting
Financial And Managerial Accounting
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ISBN: 9781337902663
Author: WARREN, Carl S.
Publisher: Cengage Learning,
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Chapter 28, Problem 1MAD

Den-Tex Company is evaluating a proposal to replace its HID (high intensity discharge) lighting with LED (light emitting diode) lighting throughout its warehouse. LED lighting consumes less power and lasts longer than HID lighting for similar performance. The following information was developed:

Chapter 28, Problem 1MAD, Den-Tex Company is evaluating a proposal to replace its HID (high intensity discharge) lighting with

a.    Determine the investment cost for replacing the 700 fixtures.

b.    Determine the annual utility cost savings from employing the new energy solution.

c.    Should the proposal be accepted? Evaluate the proposal using net present value, assuming a 15-year life and 8% minimum rate of return. (Present value factors are available in Appendix A.)

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