Bunker Hill Mining Company has two competing proposals: a processing mill and an electric shovel. Both pieces of equipment have an initial investment of $841,637. The net cash flows estimated for the two proposals are as follows:   Net Cash Flow Year      Processing Mill      Electric Shovel 1 $288,000   $360,000   2 256,000   334,000   3 256,000   308,000   4 204,000   317,000   5 156,000       6 130,000       7 112,000       8 112,000       The estimated residual value of the processing mill at the end of Year 4 is $360,000. Present Value of $1 at Compound Interest Year 6% 10% 12% 15% 20% 1 0.943 0.909 0.893 0.870 0.833 2 0.890 0.826 0.797 0.756 0.694 3 0.840 0.751 0.712 0.658 0.579 4 0.792 0.683 0.636 0.572 0.482 5 0.747 0.621 0.567 0.497 0.402 6 0.705 0.564 0.507 0.432 0.335 7 0.665 0.513 0.452 0.376 0.279 8 0.627 0.467 0.404 0.327 0.233 9 0.592 0.424 0.361 0.284 0.194 10 0.558 0.386 0.322 0.247 0.162 Determine which equipment should be favored, comparing the net present values of the two proposals and assuming a minimum rate of return of 15%. Use the present value table appearing above.   Processing Mill Electric Shovel Present value of net cash flow total $fill in the blank 1 $fill in the blank 2 Less amount to be invested $fill in the blank 3 $fill in the blank 4 Net present value $fill in the blank 5 $fill in the blank 6 Which project should be favored?

Roosevelt Communication is trying to estimate the Year 1 operating cash flow for a proposed project. The assets required for the project were fully depreciated at the time of purchase. The financial staff has collected the following information: Sales revenues            $13.3 million Operating Costs             8.4 million Interest Expense             1.3 million   Roosevelt has also determined that this project would cannabalize one of its other projecrs by $1.6 million of cash flow (before taxes) per year. The firm has a 25 percent tax rate, and its WACC is 8 percent. Calculate the project's operating cash flow for Year 1.   Answers: a. $ -25,000 b. $2,475,000 c. $1,500,000 d. $2,700,000 e. $3,675,000

Windhoek Mines, Limited, of Namibia, is contemplating the purchase of equipment to exploit a mineral deposit on land to which the company has mineral rights. An engineering and cost analysis has been made, and it is expected that the following cash flows would be associated with opening and operating a mine in the area: Cost of new equipment and timbers Working capital required Annual net cash receipts Cost to construct new roads in three years Salvage value of equipment in four years $ 430,000 $ 215,000 $ 150,000* $ 63,000 $ 88,000 "Receipts from sales of ore, less out-of-pocket costs for salaries, utilities, insurance, and so forth. The mineral deposit would be exhausted after four years of mining. At that point, the working capital would be released for reinvestment elsewhere. The company's required rate of return is 18%. Required: a. What is the net present value of the proposed mining project? b. Should the project be accepted? Answer is complete but not entirely correct. Complete…

Bridgeport Company has hired a consultant to propose a way to increase the company's revenues. The consultant has evaluated two mutually exclusive projects with the following information provided for each: Capital investment Annual cash flows Estimated useful life Project Turtle $1,125,000 184,000 10 years Project Snake $645,000 109,000 10 years Bridgeport Company uses a discount rate of 9% to evaluate both projects.

Windhoek Mines, Ltd., of Namibia, is contemplating the purchase of equipment to exploit a mineral deposit on land to which the company has mineral rights. An engineering and cost analysis has been made, and it is expected that the following cash flows would be associated with opening and operating a mine in the area:           Cost of new equipment and timbers $ 310,000   Working capital required $ 190,000   Annual net cash receipts $ 125,000 * Cost to construct new roads in year three $ 58,000   Salvage value of equipment in four years $ 83,000     *Receipts from sales of ore, less out-of-pocket costs for salaries, utilities, insurance, and so forth.   The mineral deposit would be exhausted after four years of mining. At that point, the working capital would be released for reinvestment elsewhere. The company’s required rate of return is 18%.   Click here to view Exhibit 12B-1 and Exhibit 12B-2, to determine the appropriate discount factor(s) using tables.…

Bunker Hill Mining Company has two competing proposals: a processing mill and an electric shovel. Both pieces of equipment have an initial investment of $552,151. The net cash flows estimated for the two proposals are as follows:   Net Cash Flow Year      Processing Mill      Electric Shovel 1 $176,000   $220,000   2 157,000   204,000   3 157,000   188,000   4 125,000   194,000   5 95,000       6 79,000       7 69,000       8 69,000       The estimated residual value of the processing mill at the end of Year 4 is $220,000. Present Value of $1 at Compound Interest Year 6% 10% 12% 15% 20% 1 0.943 0.909 0.893 0.870 0.833 2 0.890 0.826 0.797 0.756 0.694 3 0.840 0.751 0.712 0.658 0.579 4 0.792 0.683 0.636 0.572 0.482 5 0.747 0.621 0.567 0.497 0.402 6 0.705 0.564 0.507 0.432 0.335 7 0.665 0.513 0.452 0.376 0.279 8 0.627 0.467 0.404 0.327 0.233 9 0.592 0.424 0.361 0.284 0.194 10 0.558 0.386 0.322 0.247 0.162 Determine which equipment should…

Windhoek Mines, Limited, of Namibia, is contemplating the purchase of equipment to exploit a mineral deposit on land to which the company has mineral rights. An engineering and cost analysis has been made, and it is expected that the following cash flows would be associated with opening and operating a mine in the area: Cost of new equipment and timbers $ 400,000 Working capital required $ 130,000 Annual net cash receipts $ 145,000*Footnote asterisk Cost to construct new roads in three years $ 46,000 Salvage value of equipment in four years $ 71,000 *Footnote asteriskReceipts from sales of ore, less out-of-pocket costs for salaries, utilities, insurance, and so forth. The mineral deposit would be exhausted after four years of mining. At that point, the working capital would be released for reinvestment elsewhere. The company's required rate of return is 18%. Click here to view Exhibit 7B-1 and Exhibit 7B-2, to determine the appropriate discount factor(s) using tables. Required: What is…

Mulkey Development Company has two competing projects: an electric shovel and a processing mill. Both projects have an initial investment of $762,673. The net cash flows estimated for the two projects are as follows:   Net Cash Flow Year Electric Shovel Processing Mill 1 $260,000       $338,000       2 231,000       302,000       3 231,000       278,000       4 185,000       286,000       5 140,000               6 117,000               7 101,000               8 101,000               The estimated residual value of the electric shovel at the end of Year 4 is $330,000. Present Value of $1 at Compound Interest Year 6% 10% 12% 15% 20% 1 0.943 0.909 0.893 0.870 0.833 2 0.890 0.826 0.797 0.756 0.694 3 0.840 0.751 0.712 0.658 0.579 4 0.792 0.683 0.636 0.572 0.482 5 0.747 0.621 0.567 0.497 0.402 6 0.705 0.564 0.507 0.432 0.335 7 0.665 0.513 0.452 0.376 0.279 8 0.627 0.467 0.404 0.327 0.233 9 0.592 0.424 0.361 0.284 0.194 10 0.558 0.386 0.322…

Windhoek Mines, Limited, of Namibia, is contemplating the purchase of equipment to exploit a mineral deposit on land to which the company has mineral rights. An engineering and cost analysis has been made, and it is expected that the following cash flows would be associated with opening and operating a mine in the area: Cost of new equipment and timbers Working capital required Annual net cash receipts Cost to construct new roads in three years Salvage value of equipment in four years $ 320,000 $ 195,000 $ 130,000* $ 59,000 $ 84,000 *Receipts from sales of ore, less out-of-pocket costs for salaries, utilities, insurance, and so forth. The mineral deposit would be exhausted after four years of mining. At that point, the working capital would be released for reinvestment elsewhere. The company's required rate of return is 18%. Click here to view Exhibit 7B-1 and Exhibit 7B-2, to determine the appropriate discount factor(s) using tables. Required: a. What is the net present value of the…

Oxford Company has limited funds available for investment and must ration the funds among four competing projects. Selected information on the four projects follows: Present Value of Life of the Project A Investment Required Cash Inflows Project Internal Rate (years) of Return $ 160,000 $ 259,323 7 16% B $ 135,000 $ 232,000 12 18% $ 100,000 $ 190,035 7 D $ 164,000 $ 268,136 3 22% 17% The net present values should be computed using a 10% discount rate. The company wants your assistance in determining which project to accept first, second, and so forth. Required: 1. Compute the profitability index for each project. 2. In order of preference, rank the four projects in terms of net present value, profitability index, and internal rate of return. Complete this question by entering your answers in the tabs below. Required 1 Required 2 In order of preference, rank the four projects in terms of net present value, profitability index, and internal rate of return. Net Present Value Profitability…