Question

Project 1 requires an original investment of $125,000. The project will yield cash flows of $50,000 per year for 10 years. Project 2 has a computed net present value of $135,000 over an eight-year life. Project 1 could be sold at the end of eight years for a price of $8,000. (a) Using the present value tables in Exhibits 2 and 5, determine the net present value of Project 1 over an eight-year life, with residual value, assuming

Answer 1

Answer: $126,613

Explanation:

Net Present value of Project A is:

= Present value of $50,000 annuity + Present value of residual value - Initial investment

Present value of $50,000 annuity:

= 50,000 * ( 1 - ( 1 + rate)^-number of periods) / rate

= 50,000 * ( 1 - ( 1 + 12%) ⁻⁸) / 12%

= $248,382

Present value of residual value:

= 8,000 / ( 1 + 12%)⁸

= $3,231

Net present value

= 248,382 + 3,231 - 125,000

= $126,613