Finished goods inventory, Jan. 1 (b)
Cost of goods manufactured (c)
Cost of goods available for sale (d)
Finished goods inventory, Dec. 31 4,000
Cost of goods sold 26,500
Gross margin (e)
Operating expenses (f)
Net operating income 5,500
Memphis Co. is considering purchasing a machine for $83,200 that will increase cash
flows by $40,000 in the first year, $30,000 the second year, and $25,000 the third year.
The machine will have no residual value. The minimum rate of return is 10 percent. The
present value factors, at 10 percent, for the three years are 0.909, 0.826, and 0.751,
respectively.
Using the above information for Memphis, the machine’s net present value is
A.$21,800.
B.($3,285).