Reference no: EM132485140
Mehra limited is considering whether to invest in one of the 2 machines, A or B of which give rise to manpower and other cost savings over the existing manual process. The relevant data relating to each of the machines is given in the following table:
Machines A (rupees) Machine B (rupees)
Investment outlay (payable immediately) (100,000) (120,000)
Year 1 annual cost savings 60,000 50,000
Year 2 annual cost savings 50,000 45,000
Year 3 annual savings 40,000 40,000
Year 4 annual savings 20,000 35,000
- The required rate of return is 15% per annum.
Required;
Question 1: Advice Mehra limited on which proposal to invest in using the NPV method
Question 2: Further discussion with the machine's Supplier revealed that machine A has a salvage value of rupees 10,000 and machine B has a salvage value of rupees 40,000. Advice the management of Mehra limited on the best proposal after incorporating the new information above.