6. Problem 12.08 (New Project Analysis)

eBook

You must evaluate the purchase of a proposed spectrometer for the R&D department. The purchase price of the spectrometer including modifications is $160,000, and the equipment will be fully depreciated at the time of purchase. The equipment would be sold after 3 years for $51,000. The equipment would require a $12,000 increase in net operating working capital (spare parts inventory). The project would have no effect on revenues, but it should save the firm $70,000 per year in before-tax labor costs. The firm's marginal federal-plus-state tax rate is 25%.

What is the initial investment outlay for the spectrometer after bonus depreciation is considered, that is, what is the Year 0 project cash flow? Enter your answer as a positive value. Round your answer to the nearest dollar. $

What are the project's annual cash flows in Years 1, 2, and 3? Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answers to the nearest dollar. Year 1: $ Year 2: $ Year 3: $

If the WACC is 10%, should the spectrometer be purchased? -Select-YesNoItem 5