Westland College Has a Telephone System That Is in Poor

Multiple Choice

Westland College has a telephone system that is in poor condition. The system either can be overhauled or replaced with a new system. The following data have been gathered concerning these two alternatives (Ignore income taxes.) : Click here to view Exhibit 14B-1 and Exhibit 14B-2, to determine the appropriate discount factor(s) using the tables provided.Westland College uses a 10% discount rate and the total cost approach to capital budgeting analysis. Both alternatives are expected to have a useful life of eight years.
The working capital would be released for use elsewhere when the project is completed.
The net present value of the alternative of overhauling the present system is closest to:

A) $(1,279,316)
B) $(1,119,316)
C) $801,284
D) $(1,194,036)