The Ziggy Trim and Cut Company Can Purchase Equipment on Sale

Essay

The Ziggy Trim and Cut Company can purchase equipment on sale for $4,300. The asset has a three-year life, will produce a cash flow of $1,200 in the first and second year, and $3,000 in the third year. The interest rate is 12%. Calculate the project's payback assuming end of year cash flows. Also, calculate project's IRR. Should the project be taken? Check your answer by computing the project's NPV.