Band Box is considering the purchase of a new wash and dry equipment in order to expand its operation. Two types of options are available: Low-Speed system (LSS) with a Rs. 200,000 initial cost and high-speed system (HSS) with an initial cost of Rs.300,000. Each system has a fifteen year life and no salvage value. The net cash flows after taxes associated with each investment proposal are:   Low-Speed System (LSS) High-Speed System (HSS) Cash Flow after Tax 1 through 15 Rs. 40,000 Rs. 60,000 Which system should be chosen? If discount rate is 14% for both options.

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Question No.1: Band Box is considering the purchase of a new wash and dry equipment in order to expand its operation. Two types of options are available: Low-Speed system (LSS) with a Rs. 200,000 initial cost and high-speed system (HSS) with an initial cost of Rs.300,000. Each system has a fifteen year life and no salvage value. The net cash flows after taxes associated with each investment proposal are:

 

Low-Speed System (LSS)

High-Speed System (HSS)

Cash Flow after Tax 1 through 15

Rs. 40,000

Rs. 60,000

Which system should be chosen? If discount rate is 14% for both options. (10 marks)

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