Q. 4
- (a)The Wessal Karim Corporation is considering installing a new conveyor for materials handling in a ware house.
- (b)breakage and other damages from handling will be reduced by Rs. 600 per month. Some of the firm's costs are expected to increase as follows: (a) Electricity cost will rise by Rs.200 per month, and (b) annual repair and maintenance of the conveyor will amount to Rs.999. Assume the firm uses the MACRS rules for depreciation in the 5-year property class. No salvage value will be recognized for tax purposes. The conveyor has an expected useful life of 8 years and a projected salvage value of Rs. 4,500. The tax rate is 35 percent. Estimate future cash inflows for the proposed project. Determine the projects NPV at 10 percent. Should the firm buy the conveyor?
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