Your firm manufactures a generic low-cost product. To be more competitive, you are considering expanding your...

 

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Your firm manufactures a generic low-cost product. To be more competitive, you are considering expanding your product line with a new premium version of your product. Below are the details. o Cost of new equipment: $90,000 o Installation cost of equipment: $40,000 o Life of equipment: 5 years, Straight line depreciation o Expected sales: $170,000 per year o Expected reduction in sales of generic product customers shift to the new line: $10,000 per year o Raw material cost: $90,000 per year o New worker salary: $20,000 per year o Required Net working capital over the life of the project: $20,000 o Expected Salvage value of equipment at the end of 5 year: $30,000 o Tax rate: 35%. Assuming a WACC of 15%, what is this project's NPV? Your firm manufactures a generic low-cost product. To be more competitive, you are considering expanding your product line with a new premium version of your product. Below are the details. o Cost of new equipment: $90,000 o Installation cost of equipment: $40,000 o Life of equipment: 5 years, Straight line depreciation o Expected sales: $170,000 per year o Expected reduction in sales of generic product customers shift to the new line: $10,000 per year o Raw material cost: $90,000 per year o New worker salary: $20,000 per year o Required Net working capital over the life of the project: $20,000 o Expected Salvage value of equipment at the end of 5 year: $30,000 o Tax rate: 35%. Assuming a WACC of 15%, what is this project's NPV?

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