Problem 12-3A Goltra Clinic is considering investing in new heart-monitoring equ
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Question
Problem 12-3A Goltra Clinic is considering investing in new heart-monitoring equipment. It has two options: Option A would have an initial lower cost but would require a significant expenditure for rebuilding after 4 years. Option B would require no rebuilding expenditure, but its maintenance costs would be higher. Since the Option B machine is of initial higher quality, it is expected to have a salvage value at the end of its useful life. The following estimates were made of the cash flows. The company’s cost of capital is 7%. Option A Option B Initial cost $187,000 $250,000 Annual cash inflows $72,600 $81,800 Annual cash outflows $28,300 $26,000 Cost to rebuild (end of year 4) $51,000 $0 Salvage value $0 $7,100 Estimated useful life 7 years 7 years Compute the (1) net present value, (2) profitability index, and (3) internal rate of return for each option. (Hint: To solve for internal rate of return, experiment with alternative discount rates to arrive at a net present value of zero.) (If the net present value is negative, use either a negative sign preceding the number eg -45 or parentheses eg (45). Round answers for present value to 0 decimal places, e.g. 125. Round profitability index to 2 decimal places, e.g. 10.50. Round answers for IRR to 0 decimal places, e.g. 12. Round Discount Factor to 5 decimal places.) Net Present Value Profitability Index Internal Rate of Return Option A $ % Option B $ %
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Problem 12-3A Goltra Clinic is considering investing in new heart-monitoring equ