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Net Present Value Method
The following data are accumulated by Paxton Company in evaluating
the purchase of $119,000 of equipment, having a four-year useful
life:
Net IncomeNet Cash FlowYear 1$35,000 $60,000 Year
222,000 46,000 Year 311,000 35,000 Year 4(1,000) 23,000 Present
Value of $1 at Compound
InterestYear6%10%12%15%20%10.9430.9090.8930.8700.83320.8900.8260.7970.7560.69430.8400.7510.7120.6580.57940.7920.6830.6360.5720.48250.7470.6210.5670.4970.40260.7050.5640.5070.4320.33570.6650.5130.4520.3760.27980.6270.4670.4040.3270.23390.5920.4240.3610.2840.194100.5580.3860.3220.2470.162
a. Assuming that the desired rate of return is 6%, determine
the net present value for the proposal. Use the table of the
present value of $1 presented above. If required, round to the
nearest dollar. If required, use the minus sign to indicate a
negative net present value.
Present value of net cash flow$Amount to be invested$Net present
value$
b. Would management be likely to look with favor on the
proposal?
The net present value indicates that the return on the proposal
is than the minimum desired rate of return
| Year | Present Value of $1 at 6% | Net Cash Flow | Present Value of Net Cash Flow |
| 1 | 0.9430 | $ 60,000 | $ 56,580 |
| 2 | 0.8900 | $ 46,000 | $ 40,940 |
| 3 | 0.8400 | $ 35,000 | $ 29,400 |
| 4 | 0.7920 | $ 23,000 | $ 18,216 |
| Present Value of Cash Flows | $ 145,136 | ||
| Less amount invested | $ 119,000 | ||
| Net Present Value | $ 26,136 |
(b) Yes, The $26136 net present value indicates that the return on the proposal is greater than the minimum desired rate of return 6%