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(Related to Checkpoint 11.1 on page 335 and Checkpoint 11.4 on page 344) (NPV, P

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(Related to Checkpoint 11.1 on page 335 and Checkpoint 11.4 on page 344) (NPV, PI,

and IRR calculations) Fijisawa, Inc. is considering a major expansion of its product

line and has estimated the following cash flows associated with such an expansion.

The initial outlay would be $1,950,000, and the project would generate cash flows of

$450,000 per year for six years. The appropriate discount rate is 9 percent.

a. Calculate the net present value.

b. Calculate the profitability index.

c. Calculate the internal rate of return.

d. Should this project be accepted? Why or why not?

Explanation / Answer

Fijisawa, Inc. is considering a major expansion of its product

line and has estimated the following cash flows associated with such an expansion.

The initial outlay would be $1,950,000, and the project would generate cash flows of

$450,000 per year for six years. The appropriate discount rate is 9 percent.

a. Calculate the net present value.

Net present value = -Initial Outlay + Annual Cash flow*PVA(rate,nper)

Net present value = -1950000 + 450000*PVA(9%,6)

Net present value = -1950000 + 450000*4.4859186

Net present value = $ 68,663.37

b. Calculate the profitability index.

Profitability index = 1 + Net present value/Initial Outlay

Profitability index = 1 + 68663.37/1950000

Profitability index = 1.035

c. Calculate the internal rate of return.

Internal rate of return = rate(nper,pmt,pv,fv)

Internal rate of return = rate(6,450000,-1950000,0)

Internal rate of return =10.17%

d. Should this project be accepted? Why or why not?

This project should be accepted because its NPV is Positive , Profitable Index is greater than 1 & Internal Rate of Return is higher than discount rate