Question: Tim Smunt has been asked to evaluate two machines. After some investigation, he determines that they have the costs shown in the following table: Machine
Tim Smunt has been asked to evaluate two machines. After some investigation, he determines that they have the costs shown in the following table:
Machine A Machine B
Original Cost $12,000 $24,000
Labor per year $2,200 $4,800
Maintenance per year $4,000 $1,000
Salvage value $2,400 $7,200
He is told to assume that:
1. The life of each machine is 3 years.
2. The company thinks it knows how to make 12% on investments no more risky than this one.
3. Labor and maintenance are paid at the end of the year.
The NPV for Machine A=$ ?(round your response to the nearest whole number and include a minus sign if necessary).
The NPV for Machine B=$? (round your response to the nearest whole number and include a minus sign if necessary). Using the net present value as the basis of comparing the machines,
Tim should recommend Machine ?
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