Marshall Healthcare System, a not-for-profit hospital,
Marshall Healthcare System, a not-for-profit hospital, is planning on opening an imaging center including MRI,
x-ray, ultrasound, and CT. The new center will generate $3 million per year in revenues for 5 years. Expected operating expenses, excluding depreciation, would increase expenses by $1.2 million per year over the life of the project. The initial capital investment outlay for the project is $5 million, which will be depreciated on a straight line basis to a savage value. The salvage value in year 5 is $800,000. The cost of capital for this project is 12%.
a. Compute the NPV in the IRR to determine the financial feasibility of the project.