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Please Complete The Following 5 Exercises Below In Either Excel Or A W

Please complete the following 5 exercises below in either Excel or a Word document (but must be a single document). You must show your work where appropriate (leaving the calculations within Excel cells is acceptable). Save the document, and submit it in the appropriate week using the Assignment Submission button.

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This paper addresses five financial calculation exercises involving present value, net present value, internal rate of return, and investment decision analysis. These exercises focus on applying fundamental financial concepts such as discounted cash flows, payback periods, and investment evaluation methods in real-world scenarios. Each exercise involves detailed calculations, decision-making processes, and interpretations based on established financial principles.

Exercise 1: Basic Present Value Calculations

Calculate the present value of various cash flows using appropriate discount rates and time periods. The exercises are as follows:

  • a. A single cash inflow of $12,000 in five years, discounted at 12%.
  • b. An annual receipt of $16,000 over 12 years, discounted at 14%.
  • c. A single receipt of $15,000 at the end of Year 1, followed by $10,000 at the end of Year 3; discount rate is 10%.
  • d. An annual receipt of $8,000 for three years, followed by a $10,000 receipt at the end of Year 4; discount rate is 16%.

Calculations involve applying present value formulas or financial functions, rounding to the nearest dollar, and documenting the work clearly.

Exercise 2: Cash Flow Calculations and Net Present Value

On January 2, 20X1, Bruce Greene invests $10,000 in stocks, purchasing 500 shares of Heartland Development, Inc. The dividends and sale proceeds are as follows:

  • Dividends of $2.60 per share in 20X1 and 20X2.
  • Dividend increase to $3.10 in 20X3.
  • Sold shares on December 31, 20X3, for $13,000.

Greene uses a 16% desired rate of return and the net present value method:

  1. Prepare the list of cash flows, including dividends and sale proceeds.
  2. Calculate the net present value, rounding to the nearest dollar.
  3. Determine whether Greene should have purchased the stock based on the NPV result, providing a brief explanation.

Exercise 3: Net Present Value and Internal Rate of Return

The City of Bedford considers acquiring a landfill on a 600-acre site. Costs include purchase and site preparation, with an estimated operational saving of $40,000 annually:

  • Purchase cost: $450 per acre.
  • Site preparation: $175,000.
  • Operational savings: $40,000 per year.
  • Project lifespan: 20 years.

Using an 8% required return, determine if the project should be accepted using net present value analysis.

Exercise 4: NPV and Payback Period for Boat Acquisition

STL Entertainment considers buying a sightseeing boat with the following details:

  • Initial cost: $500,000.
  • Service life: 10 years.
  • Salvage value: $100,000.
  • Passenger capacity: 300 per trip, 120,000 per season.
  • Operating costs: $160,000 fixed annually plus $1,000 per trip.
  • Ticket price: $5 per passenger.
  • Desired return: 14%.

Calculate discounted cash flows and determine whether the purchase is justified based on the NPV.

Exercise 5: Equipment Replacement Decision

Columbia Enterprises evaluates replacing equipment with an original cost of $74,000. The current equipment can be sold now for $36,000, with a residual of $5,000 in six years. If repaired in two years for $8,700, it can be used for six more years. The new equipment costs $103,000, lasts 6 years, with a residual of $13,000, and reduces annual operating costs to $21,000 from $27,200.

Decide, using NPV, whether to keep or replace the equipment, assuming a 12% minimum return. Include a discussion on why time value of money matters in such decisions.

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