Allen Co. invested in a machine that has a 3-year useful life. The company's discount rate is 12%, and the net present value of the investment is $(573). Annual cost savings are: year 1 $3,000; year 2 $4,000; and year 3 $5,000. Determine the original cost of the machine. Ignore income taxes.
A) $12,000
B) $8,500
C) $10,000
D) $9,500

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To solve this problem, we need to use the formula for net present value (NPV), which is:

NPV = -Initial Cost + PV of Cash Flows

Where PV is the present value of each cash flow and the discount rate is 12%.

We know that the NPV of the investment is $(573), and we know the cash flows for each year. To find the initial cost of the machine, we need to solve for the Initial Cost in the NPV formula:

$(573) = -Initial Cost + (PV of Year 1 Cash Flow) + (PV of Year 2 Cash Flow) + (PV of Year 3 Cash Flow)

$(573) = -Initial Cost + [$3,000/(1.12)^1] + [$4,000/(1.12)^2] + [$5,000/(1.12)^3]

$(573) = -Initial Cost + $2,678.57 + $3,301.68 + $3,726.27

$(573) = -Initial Cost + $9,706.52

To solve for the Initial Cost, we can rearrange the equation:

Initial Cost = $9,706.52 - $(573)

Initial Cost = $9,133.52

Therefore, the original cost of the machine was $10,000 (Choice C).

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