Allen College Has a Telephone System That Is in Poor

Multiple Choice

Allen College has a telephone system that is in poor condition. The system can be either overhauled or replaced with a new system. The following data have been gathered concerning these two alternatives: Allen College uses a 12% discount rate and the total cost approach to net present value analysis. Both alternatives are expected to have a useful life of eight years. The net present value of the alternative of replacing the present system with the proposed new system is closest to:

A) ($233,300)
B) ($283,300)
C) ($263,100)
D) ($273,100)