View Policies Current Attempt in Progress Waterways puts much emphasis on cash flow when it plans for capital investments. The company chose its discount rate of 8% based on the rate of return it must pay its owners and creditors. Using that rate, Waterways then uses different methods to determine the best decisions for making capital outlays This year Waterways is considering buying five new backhoes to replace the backhoes it now has. The new backhoes are faster, cost less to run, provide for more accurate trench digging, have comfort features for the operators, and have 1-year maintenance agreements to go with them. The old backhoes are working just fine, but they do require considerable maintenance. The backhoe operators are very familiar with the old backhoes and would need to learn some new skills to use the new backhoes. The following information is available to use in deciding whether to purchase the new backhoes. Old Backhoes New Backhoes Purchase cost when new $91.700 $200,905 Salvage value now $41.400 Investment in major overhaul needed in next year $54,112 Salvage value in 8 years $15,300 $92.000 10:02 PM 5/14/2022 SET Clear Question 1 of 1 /10 E E Old Backhoes New Backhoes Purchase cost when new $91,700 $200,905 Salvage value now $41,400 Investment in major overhaul needed in next year $54,112 Salvage value in 8 years $15,300 $92,000 Remaining life 8 years years Net cash flow generated each year $30.400 $43,700 Click here to view PV table tal Evaluate in the following ways whether to purchase the new equipment or overhaul the old equipment. (Hint: For the old machine the initial investment is the cost of the overhaul For the new machine, subtract the salvage value of the old machine to determine the initial cost of the investment (1) Using the net present value aethod for buying new or keeping the st. (For calculation purposes, use 5 decimal places as displayed in the factor table provided if the net present value is negative, use either a negative sign preceding the number eg-45 or parentheses (45) Round final answer to O decimal places eg 5.275) 10:03PM 5/2012 New Backhoes Old Backhoes Net Present Value $ Waterways should equipment. -/10 E (2) Using the payback method for each choice. (Hint: For the old machine, evaluate the payback of an overhaul.) (Round answers to 2 decimal places, es 1.25) New Backhoes Old Backhoes Payback Period years years Waterways should equipment 64T Clear (3) Comparing the profitability index for each choice. (Round answers to 2 decimal places, eg. 1.25) New Backhoes Profitability Index Waterways should equipment. Old Backhoes Calculate the internal rate of return factor for the new and old blackhoes (Round answers to 5 decimal places, eg 5.27647.) IRR Factor New Backhoes Old Backhoes (4) Comparing the internal rate of return for each choice to the required 8% discount rate. 10:03PM 5/16/2022 AY Calculate the internal rate of return factor for the new and old blackhoes. (Round answers to 5 decimal places, eg. 5.27647.) IRR Factor New Backhoes Old Backhoes (4) Comparing the internal rate of return for each choice to the required 8% discount rate Waterways should equipment eTextbook and Media Save for Later Attempts: unlimited Submit Answer do 1003 5062 Question 1 of 1 > -/10 Waterways puts much emphasis on cash flow when it plans for capital investments. The company chose its discount rate of 8% based on the rate of return it must pay its owners and creditors. Using that rate, Waterways then uses different methods to determine the best decisions for making capital outlays This year Waterways is considering buying five new backhoes to replace the backhoes it now has. The new backhoes are faster, cost less to run, provide for more accurate trench digging, have comfort features for the operators, and have 1-year maintenance agreements to go with them. The old backhoes are working just fine, but they do require considerable maintenance. The backhoe operators are very familiar with the old backhoes and would need to learn some new skills to use the new backhoes. The following information is available to use in deciding whether to purchase the new backhoes. Old Backhoes New Backhoes Purchase cost when new $91.700 $200,905 Salvage value now $41,400 Investment in major overhaul needed in next year 554.112 Salvage value in 8 years $15.300 $92.000 Remaining life Byears 8 years Net cash flow generated each year $30,400 $43.700 -/10 !!! Click here to view PV table (a) Evaluate in the following ways whether to purchase the new equipment or overhaul the old equipment. (Hint: For the old machine. the initial investment is the cost of the overhaul. For the new machine, subtract the salvage value of the old machine to determine the initial cost of the investment) (1) Using the net present value method for buying new or keeping the old. (For calculation purposes, use 5 decimal places as displayed in the factor table provided. If the net present value is negative, use either a negative sign preceding the number eg-45 or parentheses eg (45). Round final answer to O decimal places, eg. 5,275) New Backhoes Net Present Value Waterways should equipment. Old Backhoes (2) Using the payback method for each choice. (Hint: For the old machine, evaluate the payback of an overhaul.) (Round answers to 2 Question 1 of 1 -/10 1 (2) Using the payback method for each choice. (Hint: For the old machine, evaluate the payback of an overhaul) (Round answers to 2 decimal places, eg 1.25) New Backhoes Payback Period Waterways should years equipment. Old Backhoes years (3) Comparing the profitability index for each choice (Round answers to 2 decimal places, eg. 1.25) New Backhoes Profitability Index Old Backhoes Question 1 of 1 Waterways should equipment. -/10 Calculate the internal rate of return factor for the new and old blackhoes. (Round answers to 5 decimal places, eg. 5.27647.) IRR Factor New Backhoes Old Backhoes (4) Comparing the internal rate of return for each choice to the required 8% discount rate Waterways should equipment. eTextbook and Media