Question: Masters Machine Shop is considering a four-year project to improve its production efficiency. Buying a new machine press for $390,000 is estimated to result in
Masters Machine Shop is considering a four-year project to improve its production efficiency. Buying a new machine press for $390,000 is estimated to result in $148,000 in annual pretax cost savings. The press falls in the MACRS five-year class, and it will I have a salvage value at the end of the project of $48,000. The press also requires an initial investment in spare parts inventory of $21,000, along with an additional $3,150 in inventory for each succeeding year of the project. The shop's tax rate is 21 percent and its discount rate is 8 percent. (MACRS schedule) Calculate the NPV of this project. (Do not round intermediate calculations and round your answer to 2 decimal places, e.g., 32.16.) NPV Should the company buy and install the machine press? No Yes Year 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Property Class Three-Year 33.33% 44.45 14.81 7.41 Five-Year 20.00% 32.00 19.20 11.52 11.52 5.76 Seven-Year 14.29% 24.49 17.49 12.49 8.93 8.92 8.93 4.46
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