Question

Holmes Manufacturing is considering a new machine that costs $275,000 and would reduce pretax manufacturing costs by $90,000 annually. The new machine will be fully depreciated at the time of purchase. Management thinks the machine would have a value of $23,000 at the end of its 5-year operating life. Net operating working capital would increase by $25,000 initially, but it would be recovered at the end of the project's 5-year life. Holmes's marginal tax rate is 25%, and an 11% WACC is appropriate for the project.

1. Calculate the project's NPV. Negative value, if any, should be indicated by a minus sign. Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to the nearest cent.
   $   
   
   Calculate the project's IRR. Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to two decimal places.
     %
   
   Calculate the project's MIRR. Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to two decimal places.
     %
   
   Calculate the project's payback. Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to two decimal places.
     years
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3. Assume management is unsure about the $90,000 cost savings-this figure could deviate by as much as plus or minus 20%. What would the NPV be under each of these situations? Negative values, if any, should be indicated by a minus sign. Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answers to the nearest cent.
   20% savings increase: $   
   20% savings decrease: $   

Answer 1