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(Present value tables are needed.) Mulheim Corporation is deciding whether to au

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Question

(Present value tables are needed.) Mulheim Corporation is deciding whether to automate one phase of its production process. The equipment has a six year life and will cost $410,000. Projected net cash inflows from the equipment are as follows: Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6 $ 120,000 $ 100,000 $110,000 S 100,000 95,000 $90,000 Mulheim Corporation's hurdle rate is 12%. If Mulheim Corporation decides to refurbish the equipment at a cost of $60,000 at the end of year 6, it could be used for one more year and would have a $30,000 residual value at the end of year 7. Assume the cash inflow in year 7 is $65,000. What is the NPV of just the refurbishment ( A· $46,240 OB. $12,520 OC. $15,820 O D. (S1,040)

Explanation / Answer

B. $12520 Year Cash inflow PVIF @ 12% PV of Cash inflow 6 -60000               0.5070             -30,420 7 65000               0.4520               29,380 7 30000               0.4520               13,560 NPV               12,520