TRF is conducting a post completion audit on an investment in a pollution control machine that has reached the end of its five year useful life. TRF could have been heavily fined if the machine had failed to keep pace with the output of emissions, measured in units. TRF's cost of capital is 10%. When the machine was purchased, there was a choice of three machines on the market: TRF purchased the Big machine, but annual requirements only exceeded 600,000once, in year 3, when 720,000 units of emissions were emitted. Calculate the amount that the post completion audit showsTRF overpaid for the ownership costs associated with this machine. Give your answer to the nearest whole $ (in $'000s).
R plc is considering an investment of $1,100,000 in a new machine which is expected to have substantial cash inflows over the next five years. The annual cash flows from this investment and their probability are shown below: Annual cash flow ($)Probability 200,000 0.4 280,000 0.5 350,000 0.1 At the end of its five-year life, the asset is expected to sell for $100,000. The cost of capital is 5%. What is the Expected Net Present Value? Give your answer to the nearest whole $.
GHY is a listed company. Tom isGHY'sCEO and Peter isitsnon-executive Chair of the Board. Tom and Peterbothhave substantial relevant business and industrial experience andboth are believed to have considerable integrity. Tom and Peter quickly developed a good working relationship after Peter's appointment. They have become close friends. Tom briefs Peter on every aspect of the business. Tom and Peter jointlyagreethe agenda foreveryboard meetingandboth agree on the manner in which matterswill be presented to theboard. Taking account of the principles of goodcorporategovernance, which of the following statements is correct?
A capital investment project shows a NPV of 3,450 at a discounted rate of 8% and an NPV of 1,210 at a discounted rate of 9%. Whatistheinternal rate ofreturn?