Wonder Works Pte Ltd (WW) produces ceramic hair curlers to sell to department stores. The...

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Wonder Works Pte Ltd (WW) produces ceramic hair curlers to sell to department stores. The production equipment costs WW $70,000 four years ago. Currently, the net book value stands at $45,000. An improved version of the equipment is available now for $139,350. The new machine has a useful life of five years. The disposal value at that point in time is estimated to be $20,000.
The new machine is expected to increase unit sales by 6,000 curlers per annum. The estimated unit selling price is $35 for the first year.
The following table provides the unit costs for the first year:
Direct labour, 5 hours at $2 per hour : $10
Direct materials :$7
Fixed costs including depreciation :$11
Total : $28
Required:
a) Derive the yearly net cash flows for the project.
b) Make a reasoned recommendation as to whether WW should proceed to purchase the new machine.
c) Conduct sensitivity analysis on the cost of capital to achieve a net present value of $30,000. Utilize the IRR approach with the r trial values of 18% and 22%.

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