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Problem 12-1A (Part Level Submission) Depreciation is computed by the straight-l

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Problem 12-1A (Part Level Submission)


Depreciation is computed by the straight-line method with no salvage value. The company’s cost of capital is 15%. (Assume that cash flows occur evenly throughout the year.)

(b)

Compute the net present value for each project. (Round answers to 0 decimal places, e.g. 125. If the net present value is negative, use either a negative sign preceding the number eg -45 or parentheses eg (45). For calculation purposes, use 5 decimal places as displayed in the factor table provided.)

Problem 12-1A (Part Level Submission)

U3 Company is considering three long-term capital investment proposals. Each investment has a useful life of 5 years. Relevant data on each project are as follows.
Project Bono Project Edge Project Clayton Capital investment $164,800 $180,250 $204,000 Annual net income: Year  1 14,420 18,540 27,810         2 14,420 17,510 23,690         3 14,420 16,480 21,630         4 14,420 12,360 13,390         5 14,420 9,270 12,360 Total $72,100 $74,160 $98,880


Depreciation is computed by the straight-line method with no salvage value. The company’s cost of capital is 15%. (Assume that cash flows occur evenly throughout the year.)

(b)

Compute the net present value for each project. (Round answers to 0 decimal places, e.g. 125. If the net present value is negative, use either a negative sign preceding the number eg -45 or parentheses eg (45). For calculation purposes, use 5 decimal places as displayed in the factor table provided.)

Project Bono Project Edge Project Clayton Net present value $

$

$

Explanation / Answer

Working:

Project Bono Project Edge Project Clyton Net Present value ($) (5,975) (7,531) 2,887