Cuccoco Inc. intends to invest in one of two competing types of computer-aided manufacturing equipment, built by
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Cuccoco Inc. intends to invest in one of two competing types of computer-aided manufacturing equipment, built by two different manufacturers: CAM X and CAM Y. Both CAM X and CAM Y models have a project life of 10 years. The purchase price of the CAM X model is $2,400,000 and it has a net annual after-tax cash inflow of $600,000. The CAM Y model is more expensive, selling for $2,800,000, but will produce a net annual after-tax cash inflow of $700,000. The cost of capital for the company is 10 percent.
Required:
1. Calculate the NPV for each project. Which model would you recommend?
2. Calculate the IRR for each project. Which model would you recommend?
Cost Of CapitalCost of capital refers to the opportunity cost of making a specific investment . Cost of capital (COC) is the rate of return that a firm must earn on its project investments to maintain its market value and attract funds. COC is the required rate of...
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Cornerstones of Managerial Accounting
ISBN: 978-0176530884
2nd Canadian edition
Authors: Maryanne M. Mowen, Don Hanson, Dan L. Heitger, David McConomy, Jeffrey Pittman