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Hydro One is evaluating buying two different transforms.
Ø Transformer #1: costs $370,000 has a 3 year life, has pre-tax operating cost of $80,000 per year.
Ø Transformer #2: costs $475,000 has a 5 year life, has pre-tax operating cost of $30,000 per year.
Ø Both transformers are Class 8 (CCA rate of 20% per year) and both have a savage value of $40,000.
The firm’s tax rate is 35% and discount rate is 10%
What is the NPV for Transformer #2?
Select one:
a. -$336,473.35
b. -$424,083.30
c. -$276,985.87
d. -$543,098.73
e. None of these.
Correct answer: b. -$424,083.30
Please refer to below spreadsheet for calculation and answer. Cell reference also provided.
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