J & J Enterprises is considering a cash acquisition of Patterson Steel Company for $4,100,000....

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J & J Enterprises is considering a cash acquisition of Patterson Steel Company for $4,100,000. Patterson will provide the following pattern of cash inflows and synergistic benefits for the next 20 years. There is no tax loss carryforward. Use Appendix D as an approximate answer, but calculate your final answer using the formula and financial calculator methods.

Years
15 615 1620
Cash inflow (aftertax) $450,000 $610,000 $810,000
Synergistic benefits (aftertax) 41,000 61,000 71,000

The cost of capital for the acquiring firm is 11 percent.

a. Compute the net present value. (Negative amount should be indicated by a minus sign. Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to 2 decimal places.)

Net present value

b. Should the merger be undertaken?

Yes
No

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