Question: Question MSC Devine is launching a maritime project by purchasing a small, previously owned cargo ship for R2.5 million which will be used to ferry

Question MSC Devine is launching a maritime project by purchasing a small, previously owned cargo ship for R2.5 million which will be used to ferry iron ore across the Great Lakes. The ship will be depreciated over four years straight-line. Freight revenues and expenses from the venture are forecast as follows:

Year Revenue (Rands) Cash expenses (Rands)
1 500,000 800,000
2 1,000,000 800,000
3 1,500,000 900,000
4 2,000,000 1,000,000

Required Calculate the projects ARR and comment on its likelihood of acceptance by management. Also estimate project cash flows and calculate its NPV and IRR at 9% cost of capital. (15 Marks)

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