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Equivalent annual annuity Corcoran Consulting is deciding which of two computer

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Question

Equivalent annual annuity

Corcoran Consulting is deciding which of two computer systems to purchase. It can purchase state-of-the-art equipment (System A) for $20,000, which will generate cash flows of $5,000 at the end of each of the next 6 years. Alternatively, the company can spend $11,000 for equipment that can be used for 3 years and will generate cash flows of $5,000 at the end of each year (System B).

a. If the company's WACC is 10% and both projects can be repeated indefinitely, which system should be chosen?
System (A or B) should be chosen.

b. What is its EAA? Round your answer to the nearest cent.

$______________

Explanation / Answer

Answer:

a) System B should be choosen, as it has higher EAA.

b) EAA = $576.82

System A Discount factors @10% Discounted Cashflow Year 0 -20000 1 -20000 Year 1-6 5000 PVAF - 4.3553 21776.5 NPV 1776.5 EAA = NPV/PVAF 407.89