LG expects a demand of 10 000 headphones per year for a special purpose headphone for six years. Net return per unit is $6.10. To produce the headphones, LG must buy equipment costing $200 000 with a life of six years and a salvage value of $10 000 after six years. The company estimates that repair costs will be $8000 per year during Years 2 to 6. Should LG invest in the equipment if it requires a return of 16% on its investment? Calculate the NPV.

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The Answer of LG expects a demand of 10 000 headphones per year for a special purpose headphone for six years. Net return per unit is $6.10. To produce the headphones, LG must buy equipment costing $200 000 with a life of six years and a salvage value of $10 000 after six years. The company estimates that repair costs will be $8000 per year during Years 2 to 6. Should LG invest in the equipment if it requires a return of 16% on its investment? Calculate the NPV.

LG Expects a Demand of 10 000 Headphones Per Year