ASSIGNMENT 4 2025
UNIQUE NO.
DUE DATE: 8 AUGUST 2025
, Advanced Financial Management
Question 1: Mapex Ltd NPV with Inflation and Risk
Given:
Initial machinery = R800 000
Installation = R200 000
Total initial outlay = R1 000 000
Project life = 4 years
Real annual sales = R1 500 000
Variable cost = 60% of sales
Real fixed cost = R200 000
Tax rate = 27%
Salvage = R1 200 000 (nominal at end of year 4)
Inflation = 4%
Risk-free rate = 10%
Market risk premium = 5%
Beta = 1.5
Step 1: Compute nominal cash flows
1. Depreciation
Depreciation=1,000, = 250,000 per year
2. Nominal sales and costs (adjusted for 4% inflation)