Question: AUGUST 26 LOGISTICS (PTY) LTD is in WINDHOEK, Namibia and is part of the Food Manufacturing Industry. AUGUST 26 LOGISTICS (PTY) LTD has 30 total

AUGUST 26 LOGISTICS (PTY) LTD is in WINDHOEK, Namibia and is part of the Food Manufacturing Industry. AUGUST 26 LOGISTICS (PTY) LTD has 30 total employees across all its locations and generates $4.89 million in sales (USD). (Employees figure is estimated, Sales figure is modelled). AUGUST 26 LOGISTICS (PTY) LTD is considering two projects. The projects are similar in nature and are expected to both operate for four years. Due to unavailability of funds to undertake both, only one project can be accepted. The cost of capital is 12% and depreciation is charged on the straight-line basis. The following information is available:

Profit after depreciation

Project A

Project B

Initial investment

46 000

46 000

Year 1

6 500

4 500

Year 2

3 500

2 500

Year 3

13 500

4 500

Year 4

(1 500)

14 500

Estimated scrap value at the end of year 4

4 000

4 000

Calculate the Net Present Value Proposal A. Hint: work with 3 decimal places

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