RR must build a tunnel to maintain his access around the mountain. Thetunnel could be fabricated of normal steel for an initial cost of $45,000and should last for 18 years. Maintenance will cost $1,000 per year.Another option would be to use corrosion resistant steel, which will lastfor 18 years, with annual maintenance cost of $100. In 18 years therewould be no salvage value for either bridge. RR pays combined federaland state taxes at the 48% marginal rate and uses straight-linedepreciation. If the after tax MARR is 10%, what is the maximum amountthat should be spent on the corrosion-resistant tunnel?Enter your answer as follow: 123456.78

Normal steel:Initial cost: 45,000Expected life: 18 yearsAnnual maintenance cost:…

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Chapter1: Investments: Background And Issues

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Celtic Inc. is considering a 16-year project that will generate before tax cash flow of $18,000 peryear for 16 years. The project requires a machine that costs $96,000. The CCA rate is 20% andthe salvage value is $9,600. Celtic has cash of $66,000 and needs to borrow the balance at 6%interest rate to purchase the machine. Celtic is required to repay $10,000 at year 4 and theremaining balance at year 16. The corporate tax rate is 30%. (a) If the cost of unlevered equity is 12%, the asset class remains open with a positive UCCafter the project ends, and flotation cost is 2% of the amount borrowed, calculate the NPV ofthe project using the APV approach.(b) If the cost of equity is 14% and the asset class remains open with a positive UCC after theproject ends, calculate the NPV of the project using the FTE approach.(c) If the weighted average cost of capital is 11% and the machine is the only asset in the assetclass, calculate the NPV of the project using the WACC approach.

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