The following present value factors are provided for use in this problem. 1 0.9259 0.9259 2 0.8573 1.7833 3 0.7938 2.5771 4 0.7350 3.3121 Cliff Co. wants to purchase a machine for $40,000, but needs to earn an 8% return. The expected year-end net cash flows are $12,000 in each of the first three years, and $16,000 in the fourth year. What is the machine's net present value?

$2,685.64

Explanation:

Net present value is the present value of after tax cash flows from an investment less the amount invested.

NPV can be calculated using a financial calculator

Cash flow in year 0 = $-40,000

Cash flow each year from  year 1 to 3 = $12,000

Cash flow in year 4  = $16,000

I = 8%

NPV =  $2,685.64

To find the NPV using a financial calculator:

1. Input the cash flow values by pressing the CF button. After inputting the value, press enter and the arrow facing a downward direction.

2. after inputting all the cash flows, press the NPV button, input the value for I, press enter and the arrow facing a downward direction.  

3. Press compute  

the correct option is c

the answer to this question would be shared investment