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Taggart Transcontinental is considering adding a trucking division to expand the coverage of its existing rail lines.The trucking division will cost $1,000,000 and is expected to generate free cash flows of $100,000 for each of the next five years.Taggart Transcontinental forecasts that future free cash flows after year 5 will grow at 2% per year,forever.Taggart Transcontinental's cost of capital is 10%.
-The continuation value for the trucking division in year five is closest to:

Compare and contrast the outcomes of costing methods for decision-making purposes.

Calculate material, labor, and overhead costs accurately.

Understand the concept of investments in human capital and its importance for individual and organizational productivity.

Recognize the economic reasoning behind employer investments in employee education and the expected returns in terms of labor productivity.

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