Peter Pontificator Is Proposing to Purchase a Paddle Machine,which

question 10

Multiple Choice

Peter Pontificator is proposing to purchase a paddle machine,which will cost $1 million,last eight years and have a salvage value of 20%.Given a tax rate of 35%,and a cost of capital of 6%: If double-declining balance depreciation is used,and PP switches to straight-line depreciation in year 6,the present value of the depreciation tax shield is:

• A)$287,506
• B)$230,005
• C)$286,513
• D)$229,211
• E)none of the above

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