Analyze the following scenario: Duncombe Village Golf Course is considering the purchase of new equipment that will cost $1,200,000 if purchased today and will generate the following cash disbursements and receipts. Should Duncombe pursue the investment if the cost of capital is 8 percent? Why? Clearly label your calculations in your analysis.
Year Cash Receipts Cash Disbursements Net Cash Flow
1 1,000,000 500,000 500,000
2 925,000 475,000 450,000
3 800,000 450,000 350,000
4 750,000 430,000 320,000