In: Accounting
Our accounting professor gave us this assignment with very little guidance. I would like to see if my answers match with you guys, thank you!
Evaluate these 3 investment opportunities:
| Product 1 | Product 2 | Product 3 | |
| Annual Demand (units) | 6,350,000 | 14,000 | 9,100 |
| Price (per unit) | $35.00 | $42,000 | $18,380 |
| Variable Costs (per unit) | $21.40 | $28,000 | $10,980 |
| Fixed Manufacturing Costs | $7,500,000 | $4,350,000 | $4,890,000 |
| Selling Expenses (% of Sales Revenue) | 10% | 8% | 5% |
| Upfront Costs | $165,000,000 | $448,000,000 | $236,000,000 |
| Salvage Value | $0 | $0 | $50,000,000 |
| Useful Life | 4 years | 4 years | 4 years |
| Depreciation Expense | $41,250,000 | $80,750,000 | $46,500,000 |
Cost of Capital is 8.5%
Part 1: Calculate Net Present Value of Each Product
Part 2: Find the Profitability Index of Each Product
Part 3: Find the Payback Period for Each Product