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2. LEAF Company is considering the purchase of new computer equipment that will increase efficiencies within its hospital floors. The following estimates are available: Initial Outlay $1,000,000 Annual reduction in fixed costs $175,000 Cost of capital 10% Estimated life of computer equipment 5 years Estimated residual value of equipment $25,000 Determine the net present value of the computer equipment purchase
Ref | Particulars | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | Year 5 | |
a | Annual operating cash flows | $ 175,000 | $ 175,000 | $ 175,000 | $ 175,000 | $ 200,000 | |
b | Present value factor@ 10.000% | 0.909090909 | 0.826446281 | 0.751314801 | 0.683013455 | 0.620921323 | |
c= a*b | Present value of annual cashflows | $ 159,090.91 | $ 144,628.10 | $131,480.09 | $119,527.35 | $124,184.26 | |
Total present value of annual cash inflows | $ 678,910.72 | ||||||
Less: investment | $ (1,000,000.00) | ||||||
NPV | $ (321,089.28) |
NPV is negative
NPV is (321,089.28)
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