Weilbacher Corporation Is Considering the Purchase of a Machine That

Essay

Weilbacher Corporation is considering the purchase of a machine that would cost $240,000 and would last for 8 years. At the end of 5 years, the machine would have a salvage value of $50,000. The machine would reduce labor and other costs by $72,000 per year. The company requires a minimum pretax return of 16% on all investment projects.
Required:
Determine the net present value of the project. Show your work!