J.B. Enterprises is considering the purchase of new equipment with a cost of             $1,000,000. If the equipment is purchased, the incremental net cash flows are             expected to be $300,000 per year for five years. These net cash flows already reflect the                    of the equipment and the company’s 40% tax rate. However, there are liability risks            associated with the use of this product. The board of directors estimates a “cost of worry” of $25,000 per year. Calculate the net present value of this project incorporating     the cost of worry if the company’s cost of capital is 10%.             a.         $42,466             b.         $340,909             c.         $375,000             d.         $61,420

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J.B. Enterprises is considering the purchase of new equipment with a cost of             $1,000,000. If the equipment is purchased, the incremental net cash flows are             expected to be $300,000 per year for five years. These net cash flows already reflect the                    of the equipment and the company’s 40% tax rate. However, there are liability risks            associated with the use of this product. The board of directors estimates a “cost of worry” of $25,000 per year. Calculate the net present value of this project incorporating     the cost of worry if the company’s cost of capital is 10%.

            a.         $42,466

            b.         $340,909

            c.         $375,000

            d.         $61,420 

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