EX 16-34(Algo) Profitability Index; Taxes (Section (LO 16-7) The owner of Atlantic...

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EX 16-34(Algo) Profitability Index; Taxes (Section
(LO 16-7)
The owner of Atlantic City Confectionary is considering the
purchase of a new semiautomatic candy machine. The machine
will cost $21,000 and last 12 years. The machine is expected to
have no salvage value at the end of its useful life. The owner
projects that the new candy machine will generate $4,600 in
after-tax savings each year during its life (including the
depreciation tax shield).
Use Appendix A for your reference.
Note: Use appropriate factor(s) from the tables provided.
Required:
Compute the profitability index on the proposed candy
machine, assuming an after-tax hurdle rate of (a)4 percent, (b)6
percent, and (c)8 percent.
Note: Round your final answers to 2 decimal places.
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