Becker Billing Systems, Inc., has an antiquated high-capacity printer that needs to be upgraded. The system either can be overhauled or replaced with a new system. The following data have been gathered concerning these two alternatives (Ignore income taxes.): Overhaul Present SystemPurchase New SystemPurchase cost when new$300,000 $400,000 Accumulated depreciation$220,000 - Overhaul costs needed now$250,000 - Annual cash operating costs$120,000 $90,000 Salvage value now$90,000 - Salvage value in ten years$30,000 $80,000 Working capital required - $50,000 Refer to Exhibit 12B-1 and Exhibit 12B-2, to determine the appropriate discount factor(s) using the tables provided.The company uses a 10% discount rate and the total-cost approach to capital budgeting analysis. The
working capital required under the new system would be released for use elsewhere at the conclusion of the project. Both alternatives are expected to have a useful life of ten years.The net present value of the new system alternative is closest to:
A. $(987,400)
B. $(758,400)
C. $(552,900)
D. $(862,900)
Answer: D
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