Zeta Software Is Considering a New Project Whose Data Are

question 43

Multiple Choice

Zeta Software is considering a new project whose data are shown below. The required equipment has a 3-year project life, after which it will be worthless, and it has a constant deduction rate over 3 years. Revenues and cash operating costs are expected to be constant over the project's 3-year life. What is the project's operating cash flow for Year 1?

• A) $29,196
• B) $29,945
• C) $30,712
• D) $31,500

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