The Bedford Falls Bridge Building Company is considering the purchase of a new crane. George Bailey, the new manager, has had some past management experience while he was the chief financial officer of the local savings and loan. The cost of the crane is $17,291.42, and the expected incremental cash flows are $5,000 at the end of year 1, $8,000 at the end of year 2, and $10,000 at the end of year 3. a. Calculate the net present value if the required rate of return is 9 percent. b. Calculate the internal rate of return. c. Should Mr. Bailey purchase this crane

What is the most important factor that affects the value of a company? a) cash flow b) earnings c) supply and demand d) number of employees

Which economic indicators are used to measure the global economy? check all that apply. a. purchasing power parity b. trade volumes c. spending power parity d. labor market data e. gross domestic product f. trade deficits and surpluses

Oakmont company has an opportunity to manufacture and sell a new product for a four-year period. the company’s discount rate is 18%. after careful study, oakmont estimated the following costs and revenues for the new product: cost of equipment needed $ 230,000 working capital needed $ 84,000 overhaul of the equipment in year two $ 9,000 salvage value of the equipment in four years $ 12,000 annual revenues and costs: sales revenues $ 400,000 variable expenses $ 195,000 fixed out-of-pocket operating costs $ 85,000 when the project concludes in four years the working capital will be released for investment elsewhere within the company. click here to view exhibit 12b-1 and exhibit 12b-2, to determine the appropriate discount factor(s) using tables.