Question - Hillsong Inc. manufactures snowsuits. Hillsong is considering purchasing a new sewing machine at a cost of $2.45 million. Its existing machine was purchased five years ago at a price of $1.8 million; six months ago, Hillsong spent $55,000 to keep it operational. The existing sewing machine can be sold today for $ 241,835 . The new sewing machine would require a one-time, $85,000 training cost. Operating costs would decrease by the following amounts for years 1 to 7:

Year

1$ 389,500

2 399,400

3 411,000

4 425,400

5 433,700

6 435,300

7 437,300

The new sewing machine would be depreciated according to the declining-balance method at a rate of 20%. The salvage value is expected to be $ 379,500 . This new equipment would require maintenance costs of $ 94,500 at the end of the fifth year. The cost of capital is 9%.

Use the net present value method to determine the following: (If net present value is negative then enter with negative sign preceding the number e.g. -45 or parentheses e.g. (45). Round present value answer to 0 decimal places, e.g. 125. For calculation purposes, use 5 decimal places as displayed in the factor table provided.)

Calculate the net present value.

Determine whether Hillsong should purchase the new machine to replace the existing machine?