Beasley Worldwide Data Destruction (BWDD) purchases a new computing center for $200 million. They estimate a life of 5 years and a salvage value of $40 million. BDWW uses MACRS depreciation in the five year category. They also estimate revenue at $100 million a year.
a) What is the Before-Tax Rate of Return?
b) If they pay 50% income taxes, what is the After-Tax Rate of Return?
c) If BDWW’s Before-Tax MARR is 30% and their After-Tax MARR is 17%, should they do this project? Why?