Multiple Choice
Spruce Bank is planning to automate some of its back office functions and reduce operating costs.The installation of new computers and software will require an initial investment of $1,000,000.The savings generated because of reduced personnel cost is $200,000 per year.The bank uses an 8 percent rate of discount to evaluate cost saving projects which are expected to last 10 years.
Should the bank undertake the project given the above information?
A) Yes,because the NPV of the project is $500,000.
B) Yes,because the NPV of the project is $342,016.
C) No,because the NPV of the project is -$500,000.
D) No,because the NPV of the project is -$201,458.
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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