Seacraft Carriers is considering two alternative cargo ships. Ship A has an expected life of 7 years,

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Seacraft Carriers is considering two alternative cargo ships. Ship A has an expected life of 7 years, will cost $60 million, and will produce net cash flows of $17 million per year. Ship B has a life of 14 years, will cost $75 million, and will produce net cash flows of $15 million per year. Seacraft plans to serve the route for 14 years. Inflation in operating costs, ship costs, and cargo rates is expected to be zero, and the company's cost of capital is 12%. What is the equivalent annual annuity for each ship? Which ship should be accepted?
Annuity
An annuity is a series of equal payment made at equal intervals during a period of time. In other words annuity is a contract between insurer and insurance company in which insurer make a lump-sum payment or a series of payment and, in return,...
Cost Of Capital
Cost 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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Financial Management Theory and Practice

ISBN: 978-0176517304

2nd Canadian edition

Authors: Eugene Brigham, Michael Ehrhardt, Jerome Gessaroli, Richard Nason

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