Temple Corp. is considering a new project whose data are shown below. The equipment that would be used has a 3- year tax life, would be depreciated by the straight-line method over its 3-year life, and would have a zero salvage value. No change in net operating working capital would be required. Revenues and other operating costs are expected to be constant over the project’s 3-year life. What is the project’s NPV?
Risk-adjusted WACC 10.0%
Net investment cost (depreciable basis) $65,000
Straight-line depreciation rate 33.3333%
Sales revenues, each year $65,500
Annual operating costs (excl. depreciation) $25,000
Tax rate 35.0%
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