PR.26.01A.ALGO

Average rate of return method, net present value method, and analysis for a service company

The capital investment committee of Iguana Inc. is considering two capital investments. The estimated operating income and net cash flows from each investment are as follows: Year Robotic Assembler Operating Income Robotic Assembler Net Cash Flow Warehouse Operating Income Warehouse Net Cash Flow 1 $52,800 $172,000 $111,000 $275,000 2 52,800 172,000 84,000 232,000 3 52,800 172,000 42,000 163,000 4 52,800 172,000 18,000 112,000 5 52,800 172,000 9,000 78,000 Total $264,000 $860,000 $264,000 $860,000 Each project requires an investment of $480,000. Straight-line depreciation will be used, and no residual value is expected. The committee has selected a rate of 12% for purposes of the net present value analysis. Present Value of $1 at Compound Interest Year 6%. Required: Compute the net present value for each investment. Use the present value of $1 table above. If required, round to the nearest dollar. If required, use the minus sign to indicate a negative net present value.