The Board of Directors of XYZ, Inc is evaluating a new piece of equipment that would decrease
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The Board of Directors of XYZ, Inc is evaluating a new piece of equipment that would decrease operating costs by $50,000. The projects cost is $70,000. The project has a 3 year depreciable life and the company will use accelerated depreciation. At the end of 3 years the equipment will be scrapped so the salvage value will be zero. The tax rate is 40% and the project's cost of capital is 12%.
1) Determine the project's NPV showing all work.
2) Would you purchase the equipment and why?
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9th edition
Authors: James M. Wahlen, Stephen P. Baginski, Mark Bradshaw
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