Alternative methods of producing a new product

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A company is considering two alternative methods of producing a new product. The relevant data concerning the alternatives are presented below.

	Alternative I	Alternative II
Initial investment	$64,000	$120,000
Annual receipts	$50,000	$60,000
Annual disbursement	$20,000	$12,000
Annual depreciation	$16,000	$20,000
Expected life	4 years	6 years
Salvage value	0	0

At the end of the useful life of whatever equipment is chosen the product will be discontinued. The company's tax rate is 50 percent and it cost of capital is 10 percent.

Required:

1. Calculate the net present value of each alternative.

2. Calculate the benefit cost ratio for each alternative.

3. Calculate the internal rate of return for each alternative.

4. If the company is not under capital rationing which alternative should be chosen? Why?

5. Again assuming no capital rationing, suppose the company plans to produce the product indefinitely rather than quit when the equipment wears out. Which alternative should the company select? Why?

6. If the company is experiencing serve capital rationing, and plans to terminate production when the equipment wears out, would any of your answers above change?

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