Answer:
1. Present value of cash-out flow = Purchase of new machine + Cost of working capital - Sale of old machine
Present value of cash-out flow = $700,000 + $115,000 - $170,000
Present value of cash-out flow = $645,000
Year Cash flow PVF 9% Net cash flow
1 $150,000 0.917 $137,550
2 $180,000 0.842 $151,560
3 $180,000 0.772 $138,960
4 $180,000 0.708 $127,440
5 $180,000 0.65 $117,000
Present value of Cash inflow $672,510
Present value of Cash outflow ($645,000)
Net present value $27,510
2. Yes, Hospital would want to purchase the new machine because the Net present value is positive.