Reference no: EM132764501
The Boston Culinary Institute is evaluating a classroom remodeling project. The cost of the remodel will be $350,000 and will be depreciated over six years using the straight-line method. The remodeled room will accommodate five extra students per year.
Additional information relating to the project follows:
Cost of the remodel project $ 350,000
Useful life of project in years 6
Annual number of extra accommodated students 5
Annual tuition per student $ 22,000
Before-tax incremental cost of a student $ 2,000
Company's income tax rate 20%
Required rate of return 12%
Problem 1: Assuming a six-year time horizon, what is the internal rate of return of the remodeling project?