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1- You are evaluating a capital project with a Net Investment of $400,000, which includes an increase in net working capital of $16,000. The project has a life of 12 years with an expected salvage value of $3,000. The project will be depreciated via simplified straight-line depreciation. Revenues are expected to increase by $90,000 per year and operating expenses by $8,000 per year. The firm's marginal tax rate is 40 percent and the cost of capital for this project is 15%. What is the net present value of this project? Round to the nearest penny. Do not include a dollar sign.
2-XYZ Company is considering whether a project requiring the
purchase of new equipment is worth investing. The cost of a new
machine is $340,000 including shipping and installation. The
project will increase annual revenues by $400,000 and annual costs
by $100,000. The machine will be depreciated via straight-line
depreciation for three years to a salvage value of
$40,000. If the firm does this project, $30,000 in net working
capital will be required, which will be fully recaptured at the end
of the project. The estimated salvage value of the machine after
the project is $30,000. What is the terminal value of this project
if the tax rate is 40%? Round to the nearest penny. Do not include
a dollar sign in your answer.