Blossom Corp. management is investigating two computer systems. TheAlpha 8300 costs $2,341,725 and will generate cost savings of $1,309, 125 in each of the next five years. The Beta 2100 system costs $2,812,500 and will produce cost savings of $843, 750 each year in thefirst three years and then $2 million each year for the next two years. Thecompany's discount rate for similar projects is 14 percent.What is the NPVof each system? (Enter negative amounts using negative sign, e.g-45.25. Do not round discount factors. Round other intermediatecalculations and final answer to 0 decimal places, e.g. 1,525.)NPV ofAlpha systemSNPV of Beta system$Which one should be chosen basedon the NPV? Blossom should choose the# system.

To calculate the Net Present Value (NPV) of each system, we need to discount the future cost savings…

Answered: Blossom Corp. management is…

Essentials Of Investments

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ISBN:9781260013924

Author:Bodie, Zvi, Kane, Alex, MARCUS, Alan J.

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