Which machine should be purchased


SRB Corp. is considering purchasing one of two new diagnostic machines. Either machine would make it possible for the company to bid on jobs that it currently isn't equipped to do. Estimates regarding each machine are provided below.

  • Machine A Machine B
  • Original cost $77,540 $189,500
  • Estimated life 8 years 8 years
  • Salvage value 0 0
  • Estimated annual cash inflows $19,860 $40,250
  • Estimated annual cash outflows $5,080 $9,120

Calculate the net present value and profitability index of each machine. Assume a 9% discount rate.

  • Machine A
  • Net present value $
  • Profitability index
  • Machine B
  • Net present value $
  • Profitability index

Which machine should be purchased?

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