Your Company Is Considering the Purchase of a New Machine

question 105

Multiple Choice

Your company is considering the purchase of a new machine. The original cost of the old machine was $25,000; it is now five years old, and it has a current market value of $10,000. The old machine is being depreciated over a 10-year life toward a zero estimated salvage value on a straight-line basis, resulting in a current book value of $12,500 and an annual depreciation expense of $2,500. The old machine can be used for six more years but has no market value after its depreciable life is over. Management is contemplating the purchase of a new machine whose cost is $20,000 and whose estimated salvage value is zero. Expected before-tax cash savings from the new machine are $3,500 a year over its full MACRS depreciable life. Depreciation is computed using MACRS over a five-year life, and the cost of capital is 13 percent. Assume a 21 percent tax rate. What will the year 1 operating cash flow for this project be?

• A) $984
• B) $1,200
• C) $3,080
• D) $5,000

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Definitions:

Cash Discount

A reduction in invoice amount offered by sellers to encourage early payment by buyers.

Incremental Investment

Additional funds invested in a project to generate more returns.

Receivables

Money owed to a company by its customers for goods or services that have been delivered or sold but not yet paid for.

Accounts Receivable Approach

A method used by businesses to estimate the amount of credit sales that are not likely to be collected.