3. Scotty Manufacturing is considering the replacement of one of its machine tools. Three alternative replacement...
Hook Industries is considering the replacement of one of its old metal stamping machines. Three alternative replacement machines are under consideration. The relevant cash flows associated with each are shown in the following table: The firm's cost of capital is 10%. Machine A Machine B Machine C Initial investment (CF 0CF0) $85,300 $60,400 $130,400 Year (t) Cash inflows (CF Subscript tCFt) 1 $18,100 $12,400 $49,700 2 $18,100 $13,700 $30,300 3 $18,100 $15,900 $19,500 4 $18,100 $18,400 $19,800 5 $18,100 $19,500...
Interstate Manufacturing is considering either replacing one of its old machines with a new machine or having the old machine overhauled, Information about the two alternatives follows. Management requires a 8% rate of return on its investments. Use the (PV of $1. FV of $1. PVA of $1, and FVA of $1) (Use appropriate factor(s) from the tables provided.) Alternative 1: Keep the old machine and have it overhauled. If the old machine is overhauled, it will be kept for...
Because of its inability to control film and personnel costs in its radiology department, Sanger General Hospital wants to replace its existing picture archive and communication (PAC) system with a newer version. The existing system, which has a current book value of $2,250,000, was purchased three years ago for $3,600,000 and is being depreciated on a straight-line basis over an eight-year life to a salvage value of $0. This system could be sold for $800,000 today. The new PAC system...