Reference no: EM132481360
Magna Inc. is considering modernizing its production facility by investing in new equipment and selling the old equipment. The following information has been collected on this investment.
Old Equipment New Equipment
Cost$81,200 Cost$39,600
Accumulated depreciation$41,900
Estimated useful life8 yearsRemaining life8 years
Salvage value in 8 years$4,768
Current salvage value$10,600
Annual cash operating costs$29,00
0Salvage value in 8 years$0
Annual cash operating costs$35,300
Depreciation is $10,150 per year for the old equipment.
Point 1: The straight-line depreciation method would be used for the new equipment over an eight-year period with salvage value $4,768.
Question 1: Calculate the net present value assuming a 17% rate of return (Ignore income taxes).