Required: a. What are the operating cash flows in each year? b. What are the total cash flows in each year? c. Assuming the discount rate is 11%, calculate the net present value (NPV) of the cash flow stream. Should the grill be purchased?

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Johnny's Lunches is considering purchasing a new, energy-efficient grill. The grill will cost $50,000 and will be depreciated straight-
line over 3 years. It will be sold for scrap metal after 5 years for $12,500. The grill will have no effect on revenues but will save
Johnny's $25,000 in energy expenses. The tax rate is 30%.
Required:
a. What are the operating cash flows in each year?
b. What are the total cash flows in each year?
c. Assuming the discount rate is 11%, calculate the net present value (NPV) of the cash flow stream. Should the grill be purchased?
Complete this question by entering your answers in the tabs below.
Required A
Required B
Required C
Assuming the discount rate is 11%, calculate the net present value (NPV) of the cash flow stream. Should the grill be
purchased? (Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to 2 decimal places.)
NPV of cash flow stream
Should the grill be purchased?
< Required B
Required C>
Transcribed Image Text:Johnny's Lunches is considering purchasing a new, energy-efficient grill. The grill will cost $50,000 and will be depreciated straight- line over 3 years. It will be sold for scrap metal after 5 years for $12,500. The grill will have no effect on revenues but will save Johnny's $25,000 in energy expenses. The tax rate is 30%. Required: a. What are the operating cash flows in each year? b. What are the total cash flows in each year? c. Assuming the discount rate is 11%, calculate the net present value (NPV) of the cash flow stream. Should the grill be purchased? Complete this question by entering your answers in the tabs below. Required A Required B Required C Assuming the discount rate is 11%, calculate the net present value (NPV) of the cash flow stream. Should the grill be purchased? (Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to 2 decimal places.) NPV of cash flow stream Should the grill be purchased? < Required B Required C>
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Calculation of operating cash flow and total cash flows 1 to 5 years

Particulars Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5
Annual savings $25,000 $25,000 $25,000 $25,000 $25,000
Less: depreciation $16,666.67 $16,666.67 $16,666.67    
Saving before tax $8,333.33 $8,333.33 $8,333.33 $25,000 $25,000
Less: tax 30% $2,450 $2,450 $2,450 $7,500 $7,500
Saving after tax $5,883.33 $5,883.33 $5,883.33 $17,500 $17,500
Add: depreciation $16,666.67 $16,666.67 $16,666.67    
(a) Operating CF $22,500 $22,500 $22,500 $17,500 $17,500
After tax salvage         $8,750
(b) Total cash flow $22,500 $22,500 $22,500 $17,500 $26,250
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