Capital Budgeting Analysis for New Product IntroductionYou are tasked with evaluating the financial viability of introducing a new product.Given the following project information, calculate the project's net present value(NPV), internal rate ofreturn (IRR), and determine whether the project should beaccepted or rejected based on these metrics.Information Provided:•Cost of new plant and equipment:$7,900,000•Shipping and installation costs:$100,000•Unit sales (Year 1 to 5):70,000 (Year 1), 120,000 (Year 2), 140,000 (Year3), 80,000 (Year 4), 60,000 (Year 5)•Sales price per unit (Year 1 to 4):$300/unit, (Year 5): $260/unit•Variable cost per unit:$180/unit•Fixed costs:$200,000 annually•Working capital:Initial working capital requirement of $100,000, withyearly investments of 10% of sales, and liquidation at the end of Year 5.•Depreciation:Straight-line over 5 years (no salvage value)•Tax rate:34%•Discount rate:15%Requirements:1.Calculate theannual cash flows(including sales revenue, costs, taxes,depreciation, and working capital).2.Compute theNet Present Value (NPV)of the project.3.Calculate theInternal Rate of Return (IRR).4.Based on your calculations, determine whether the project should beaccepted or rejected.Instructions:•Provide detailed calculations, clearly explaining each step taken.Preview Mode
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