Accounting 9706 · AS & A Level · Investment appraisal

Investment appraisal — practice question

The directors at T Limited are thinking about investing in Machine A so that a new product can be manufactured.
(a)[5]

Calculate the accounting rate of return (ARR) for Machine A.

(b)[3]

Calculate the payback period for Machine A.

(c)[4]

State two advantages and two disadvantages of the payback method of investment appraisal.

(d)[3]

Calculate the net present value (NPV) for Machine A.

(e)[5]

Calculate the internal rate of return (IRR) for Machine A.

(f)[5]

Advise the directors of T Limited on which machine they should purchase. Justify your answer.

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