Riveros, Inc

Multiple Choice

Riveros, Inc., is considering the purchase of a machine that would cost $120,000 and would last for 8 years. At the end of 8 years, the machine would have a salvage value of $29,000. The machine would reduce labor and other costs by $25,000 per year. Additional working capital of $9,000 would be needed immediately. All of this working capital would be recovered at the end of the life of the machine. The company requires a minimum pretax return of 18% on all investment projects. The net present value of the proposed project is closest to:

A) ($18,050)
B) ($63,683)
C) ($10,336)
D) ($16,942)