1) The Renecke Co. is planning to replace their printing equipment with a new computerized version that...

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1) The Renecke Co. is planning to replace their printing equipment with a new computerized version that will print more copies at lower cost. The cost of the new machine will be $600,000 including installation. They can sell their fully depreciated existing machine for approximately $100,000. The new machine will require net working capital of $80,000 in period 0. What initial outlay will be required in period 0 for this new equipment? Assume a tax rate of 35%.

		A) -$455,000
		B) -$615,000
		C) -$535,000
		D) -$580,000

2) Continuing with the previous question: The Renecke Co. is planning to replace their printing equipment with a new computerized version that will print more copies at lower cost. The cost of the new machine will be $600,000 including installation. They can sell their fully depreciated existing machine for approximately $100,000. The new machine will require net working capital of $80,000 in period 0. What initial outlay will be required in period 0 for this new equipment? Assume a tax rate of 35%.

The new equipment is expected to increase sales by $350,000 but costs are also expected to increase by $100,000. At the end of the five-year project, they could sell the equipment for $50,000. Should they replace the printing equipment? Assume the cost of capital is 16%.

		A) Yes, NPV = $108,155,77
		B) Yes, NPV =$92,682.09
		C) $54,930.05
		D) No, NPV = 28,500.22

3) The previous question has been slightly modified. Note the difference in the book value of the old machine.

The Renecke Co. is planning to replace their printing equipment with a new computerized version that will print more copies at lower cost. The cost of the new machine will be $600,000 including installation. The old machine has a book value of $150,000 that is being depreciated straight-line to a zero value over five years. It can be sold currently for $100,000. The new machine will require net working capital of $80,000 in period 0. What initial outlay will be required in period 0 for this new equipment? Assume a tax rate of 35%.

		A) -$437,500
		B) -$562,500
		C) -$482,500
		D) -$465000

4) This question follows the previous question: The Renecke Co. is planning to replace their printing equipment with a new computerized version that will print more copies at lower cost. The cost of the new machine will be $600,000 including installation. The old machine has a book value of $150,000 that is being depreciated straight-line t0 zero value over five years. It can be sold currently for $100,000. The new machine will require net working capital of $80,000 in period 0.