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BAP Corporation is reviewing an investment proposal. The initial cost and estima

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Question

BAP Corporation is reviewing an investment proposal. The initial cost and estimates of the book value of the investment at the end of each year, the net cash flows for each year, and the net income for each year are presented in the schedule below. All cash flows are assumed to take place at the end of the year. The salvage value of the investment at the end of each year is equal to its book value. There would be no salvage value at the end of the investment's life. BAP Corporation uses a 12 percent target rate of return for new investment proposals. (For calculation purposes, use 5 decimal places as displayed in the factor table provided.) What is the cash payback period for this proposal? (Round answer to 2 decimal places, e.g. 10.50.) Cash payback period years What is the annual rate of return for the investment? (Round answer to 2 decimal places, e.g. 10.50.) Annual rate of return for the investment percent What is the net present value of the investment? (Round answer to 0 decimal places, e.g. 125.) Net present value dolar

Explanation / Answer

Average income ($71410÷ 5 years = 14282) ÷ initial investment ($104290)

C

Cash flow

PV factor

pV of cash flow

0

-104290

1

-104290

1

45400

0.892857

40535.71

2

40100

0.797194

31967.47

3

34600

0.71178

24627.6

4

30700

0.635518

19510.41

5

24900

0.567427

14128.93

npv

26480.12

Cash flow

PV factor

pV of cash flow

0

-104290

1

-104290

1

45400

0.892857

40535.71

2

40100

0.797194

31967.47

3

34600

0.71178

24627.6

4

30700

0.635518

19510.41

5

24900

0.567427

14128.93

npv

26480.12