- The economic benefits of acquiring the Vulcan Mold-Maker machine include reduced labor and increased efficiency compared to other machines. Additionally, the new machine provides additional space for other purposes.
- The project's NPV is -269985.99 for the new machine and -36434.63 for the old machine. The initial outflow is -813296.25, which includes the cost of the new machine offset by tax savings from selling the old machine.
- To compare investments with different lifespans, you can calculate their equivalent annual costs (EAC). Keeping the old machine has an EAC of 8341.43, while buying the new machine has an EAC of 50340.24.
- Factors not solely based on financial calculations that might affect your recommendation include uncertainties or factors such as inflation rates above 3% impacting the attractiveness of the Vulcan Mold-Maker.
The labor savings in
...the case are estimated to be at least $5200 per year, with potential for higher savings in the future. All operating costs would increase by a 3% inflation rate, except for depreciation. As a result, both options of purchasing the new machine or keeping the old one would become less attractive investments. The negative NPV values would be -275691.85 and -51367.57 respectively, while the EAC values would increase to 51404.32 and 11744.3 for each option. It is important to consider other quantifiable factors such as labor issues and improved efficiency offered by the new machine along with qualitative factors when making a decision. Careful analysis of all these factors is necessary before deciding whether to buy the new machine or not. Written answers to the mentioned questions should be provided along with spreadsheets used for numerical calculations. Individual questions about this case will not be answered
to maintain fairness among students.
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