This Problem continues the Haupt Consulting, Inc., situation from Problem 19-36 of Chapt...

This Problem continues the Haupt Consulting, Inc., situation from Problem 19-36 of Chapter 19. Haupt Consulting is considering purchasing two different types of servers. Server A will generate cash inflows of $20,000 per year and has a zero residual value. Server A’s estimated useful life is three years and it costs $50,000.

Server B will generate cash inflows of $30,000 in year 1, $15,000 in year 2, and $5,000 in year 3. Server B has a $1,000 residual value and an estimate life of three years. Server B also costs $50,000. Haupt’s required rate of return is 8%.

Requirements

1. Calculate payback period, accounting rate of return, and net present value for both server investments.

2. Assuming capital rationing applies, which server should Haupt invest in?