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ABC Steel Co. is considering to invest in a heavy-duty machine.
Details for the machine are as follows:
Initial Investment: $100,000
Cash Inflows for 5 years:
Year 1 $40,000
Year 2 $30,000
Year 3 $20,000
Year 4 $15,000
Year 5 $10,000
Salvage value of the machine after 5 years is $9,000.
ABC Steel Co. uses a discount factor of 10% Use NPV analysis and determine whether this investment proposal should be accepted. (20 marks)
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Question- 1
ABC Steel Co. is considering to invest in a heavy-duty machine.
Details for the machine are as follows:
Initial Investment: $100,000
Cash Inflows for 5 years:
Year 1 $40,000 ...

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