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BAK Corp. is considering purchasing one of two new diagnostic machines. Either m

ID: 2475011 • Letter: B

Question

BAK Corp. is considering purchasing one of two new diagnostic machines. Either machine would make it possible for the company to bid on jobs that it currently isn't equipped to do. Estimates regarding each machine are provided below. Calculate the net present value and profitability index of each machine. Assume a 9% discount rate. (If the net present value is negative, use either a negative sign preceding the number eg -45 or parentheses eg (45). Round answer for present value to 0 decimal places, e.g. 125 and profitability index to 2 decimal places, e.g. 10.50. For calculation purposes, use 5 decimal places as displayed in the factor table provided.)

Explanation / Answer

Profitability Index for project A=Pv Cash inflows/PV Cash outflows=$113,291/$74,600=1.52

Profitability Index for project B=Pv Cash inflows/PV Cash outflows=$227,614/$182,000=1.25

Based on NPV,Project B is accepted

based on profitability Index, Project A is accepted

Net Present Value Project A Year Cash flow $ Pv@9% PV $ 0      -74,600     1.0000            -74,600 1        20,000     0.9174              18,349 2        20,000     0.8417              16,834 3        20,000     0.7722              15,444 4        20,000     0.7084              14,169 5        20,000     0.6499              12,999 6        20,000     0.5963              11,925 7        20,000     0.5470              10,941 8        20,000     0.5019              10,037 8          5,170     0.5019                2,595 NPV              38,691