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PART 2. Problems (50 points). Problem 1 (25 points). Management of Jets Company is considering...

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PART 2. Problems (50 points). Problem 1 (25 points). Management of Jets Company is considering expanding its operations through the purchase of a blending machine costing S165,000. The tax and economic life of the asset is five years. The estimated salvage value at the end of its life is $45,000. Depreciation is computed using the straight line method. Based on engineering and accounting studies, management believes the pretax increase in cash income will be as follows: Year 1, $65.000; Year 2, $73,000; Year 3, $85,000; Year 4, $98,000; and Year 5, 596,000. Federal and state income taxes have averaged 48% in the past and no change is expected in this rate. The company's after tax cost of capital is 14% and the company expects all projects to pay back their initial investment in 3.5 years or less on an after tax basis. REQUIRED: Evaluate this capital investment project on an after tax basis using the following capital budgeting models. (1) Accounting rate of return. (2) Payback period. (3) Net present value Should the company purchase the equipment? Defend your

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