NPV Analysis. Two new machines are being evaluated for possible purchase. Forecasts related to the machines are:
Machine 1 Machine 2
Purchased price $50,000 $60,000
Estimated life (straight-line depreciation) 4 years 4 years
Estimated scrap value None None
Annual cash benefits before income tax:
Year 1 $25,000 $45,000
Year 2 25,000 19,000
Year 3 25,000 25,000
Year 4 25,000 25,000
Income tax rate 40% 40%
Compute the net present value of each machine. Assume a cost of capital of 8%.
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