Greenwich plc is considering adding two new products at a subsidiary to improve its overall...

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Greenwich plc is considering adding two new products at a subsidiary to improve its overall competitiveness. The new products are enthusiastically supported by the managers responsible and an immediate decision is required. It is normal for the managers to calculate the net present value (NPV) for the projects before it is accepted or rejected.

Details of the proposals

Project A

Project B

Capital cost

750,000

750,000

Annual volume

10,000 units

6,944 units

Life of project

10 years

10 years

Unit ()

Unit ()

Selling price

44

90

Costs:

Labour

12

13

Material

9

33

Variable Overhead

4

10

25

56

Incremental fixed costs for projects

53,000

100,000

The discount rate is 12%. Calculate the Net Present Value of the cash flows for Project A.

  1. 24,050.
  2. 24,260.
  3. 25,120.
  4. 25,550

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