Question: Lambda Technologies Ltd. is considering an investment in a new IT infrastructure costing Rs.550,000. The infrastructure has a life expectancy of 10 years with no

 Lambda Technologies Ltd. is considering an investment in a new IT infrastructure costing Rs.550,000. The infrastructure has a life expectancy of 10 years with no salvage value. The tax rate is 25%. The company follows straight-line depreciation. The estimated cash flows before depreciation and tax (CFBT) from the infrastructure are as follows:

Year

CFBT (Rs)

1

100,000

2

105,000

3

110,000

4

115,000

5

120,000

6

125,000

7

130,000

8

135,000

9

140,000

10

145,000

Compute the following:

  1. Payback period
  2. Average rate of return
  3. NPV at 10% discount rate
Profitability Index at 10% discount rate

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