Caroline runs her own business selling horse related products (saddles, boots, bridles, etc.). She is considering investing $70,
000 into an operating systems for security and data management for online ordering. After 8 years the equipment has a salvage value of $18,000. In the third year a major update is expected to cost $5,000. The operating costs per year are $2,000 for license and IT contracts.
a) Draw the cash flow diagram.
b) What is the present value the expected costs of the new security and data management system (including salvage value) using a 5% interest rate?
a) Draw the cash flow diagram.
b) What is the present value the expected costs of the new security and data management system (including salvage value) using a 5% interest rate?
1 answer:
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Answer:
A) $12,528
Explanation:
We should consider the rent payment as an annuity. Because we are paying, it should be considered the present value of an annuity.
C 2,468
time 6
rate 0.05
PV $12,526.8080
We are asked for the closet option, so we have to chose A) 12,528