Suppose that ABC Ltd is considering purchasing one of three new processing machines. Either machine would make it possible for the company to produce its products more efficiently. Estimates regarding each machine are provided below:
Machine A Machine B Machine C Original cost $79,000 $110,000 $244,000 Estimated life 7 years 8 years 10 years Salvage value Nil Nil $30,000 Estimated annual cash inflows $30,000 $ 60,000 $58,500 Estimated annual cash outflows $ 7,000 $ 35,000 $18,500
If the projects cannot be repeated, which machine should ABC Ltd choose based on the NPV criteria at an 8% cost of capital?