Chapter 12 Homework - Part 2 (5 points) 4 Saved T points Problem 12-16 Net Present Value Analysis (LO12-2]) Modified Windhoek Mines, Ltd., of Namibia, is contemplating the purchase of equipment to exploit a mineral deposit on land to which the company has mineral rights. An engineering and cost analysis has been made, and it is expected that the following cash flows would be associated with opening and operating a mine in the area: eBook 275,000 Cost of new equipment and timbers 100,000 Working capital required $ Print Annual net cash receipts 120,000* Cost to construct new roads in three References $40,000 years Salvage value of equipment in four $65,000 years "Receipts from sales of ore, less out-of-pocket costs for salaries, utilities, insurance, and so forth. The mineral deposit would be exhausted after four years of mining. At that point, the working capital would be released for reinvestment elsewhere. The company's required rate of return is 20%, Click here to view Exhibit 12B-1 and Exhibit 128-2, to determine the appropriate discount factode) uning Help Sav points Receipts from sales of ore, less out-of-pocket costs for salaries, utilities, insurance, and so forth. The mineral deposit would be exhausted after four years of mining. At that point, the working capital would be released for reinvestment elsewhere. The company's required rate of return is 20%. Click here to view Exhibit 12B-1 and Exhibit 128-2, to determine the appropriate discount factor(s) using tables. Required: a. Determine the net present value of the proposed mining project. (Any cash outflows should be indicated by a minus sign. Use the appropriate table to determine the discount factor(s). When you enter a factor, use a whole number followed by 3 decimal places, for example: 0.123.) Answer is not complete. Year(s) Cash Flow 20% PV Factor Present Value of Cash Flows Purchase of equipment Now (275,000) 1.000 Working capital investment Now (100,000) 1.000 Annual net cash receipts 1-4 120,000 0.482 120,000 Road construction 3 (40,000) 0.579 Working capital released 4 100,000 0.482 Salvage value of 4 65,000 0.482 equipment 65,000 Net present value 38,250