Another method to deal with the unequal life problem of projects is the equivalent annual annuity (EAA) method. In this method the annual cash flows under the alternative investments are converted into a constant cash flow stream whose NPV is equivalent to the NPV of the comparative project's Initial stream. Consider the case of Three Waters Boatbuilders: Three Waters Boatbuilders is considering a three-year project that has a weighted average cost of capital of 10% and a net present value (NPV) of $85,647. Three Waters Boatbuilders can replicate this project indefinitely. The equivalent annual annuity (EAA) for this project is The EAA approach to evaluating projects with unequal lives does not do a good job of taking inflation into account.

Your company is planning to purchase a new log splitter for is lawn and garden business. The new splitter has an initial investment of $180,000. It is expected to generate $25,000 of annual cash flows, provide incremental cash revenues of $150,000, and incur incremental cash expenses of $100,000 annually. What is the payback period and accounting rate of return (ARR)?

A new baseball stadium is being considered to be built in a metropolitan area by High Tech, Inc., at a cost of $50M. It is estimated that the annual maintenance cost will be $100K. The construction company recommends a major renovation every 50 years at a cost of $10M. If the corporation wants to set up a trust fund to pay for the stadium, its maintenance, and periodic renovations for an undefined number of years to come, what amount should be invested in the trust fund if the fun earns an annual interest rate of 6%? Group of answer choices $52,223,000 $60,566,667 $60,666,667 $73,500,429 $58,600,000

Hollygan Co. must choose between gas-powered and an electric-powered forklift truck for moving materials in its factory. Because both forklifts perform the same function, the firm will choose only one.  (They are mutually exclusive investments.)  The electric-powered truck will cost more, but it will be less expensive to operate; it will cost $110,000, whereas the gas powered truck will cost $40,000.  The required rate of return that applies to both investments is 14 percent.  The life for both types of truck is estimated be 12 years, during which time the net cash flows for the electric-powered truck will be $23,500 per year and those for gas-powered truck will be $10,000 per year.  Calculate the NPV and IRR for each type of truck, and decide which to recommend. (Written work shown please)

Avian Air Cargo is considering an investment of $10,000,000 with life expectancy of 10 years and annual operating cost of $400,000 in Year 1 with an $50,000 per year starting in Year 2 through the life of the project. Avian Air Cargo anticipates a revenue stream of $2,500,000 per year for 20 years I 12%, what is the rate of return for this project and is it economically justified? It is NOT economically justified because the rate of return is between 14% and 15%. It IS economically justified because the rate of return is between 10% and 11%. It is NOT economically justified because the rate of return is between 10% and 11%. It IS economically justified because the rate of return is between 14% and 15% of MARR

Question 4 You are part of the Project Evaluation Committee in ProTiga Bhd., one of the automotive manufacturer in South East Asia. The manufacturer is shifting the focus of its previous "Number One Choice for Local" to "A Leading Electric Vehicle Company in South East Asia". Below are the projects to evaluate under the responsibility of Project Evaluation Committee. a) b) Acquire an existing RM1,3 billion Electric Vehicle Company from China for technology transfer purpose with the annual saving of RM200 million for 10 years. Assemble professional manpower to strengthen the ProTiga Racing Team with investment of RM700,000 and annual saving of RM150,000 for 5 years. The management has considered the expenses required to continue the business of ProTiga Berhad in coming 10 years. Thus, the management has to consider the additional expenses in the annual income with 5% discount rate. Using Net Present Value (NPV) method, determine which project between (a) and (b) that should be given…