Joanette, Incorporated, is considering the purchase of a machine that would cost $500,000 and would last for 5 years, at the end of which, the machine would have a salvage value of $60,000. The machine would reduce labor and other costs by $120,000 per year. Additional working capital of $6,000 would be needed immediately, all of which would be recovered at the end of 5 years. The company requires a minimum pretax return of 17% on all investment projects. (Ignore income taxes.)
Click here to view Exhibit 78-1 and Exhibit 7B-2, to determine the appropriate discount factor(s) using the tables provided.
Required:
Determine the net present value of the project.
Note: Negative amount should be indicated by a minus sign. Round your intermediate calculations and final answer to the nearest whole dollar amount.
Net present value