PROBLEM 12-5B (Continued)
(c) Using the original estimates, but a 15% discount rate, the net present
value is calculated as follows:
Present value of net annual cash inflows
Present value of salvage value
Capital investment
Net present value
$813,713
42,770
856,483
(550,000)
$306,483
cNet annual cash inflows = $700,000 – $570,000
The positive net present value of the project suggests that it should be
accepted; however, it is not nearly as profitable using a 15% discount
rate.
(d) The internal rate of return can be determined by calculating the discount
rate that results in a net present value of approximately zero. In this
case the internal rate of return was approximately 15%.
Present value of net annual cash inflows
Present value of salvage value
Capital investment
Net present value
$217,890
332,116
550,006
(550,000)
$ 6
The project had a high internal rate of return, even though the business
itself was not generating much cash flows, because the property
increased significantly in value during the 5-year period.