TexMex Is Considering Replacing Its Tortilla Machine with a New

question 48

Multiple Choice

TexMex is considering replacing its tortilla machine with a new model that sells for $46,000 including the cost of installation. The old machine has been fully depreciated and has a $0 salvage value. The new machine will be depreciated as a 3-year MACRS asset. Revenues are expected to increase $18,000 per year over the 5-year life of the new machine. At the end of 5 years the new machine is expected to have no salvage value. What is the IRR for this project if TexMex has a required rate of return of 14% and a marginal tax rate of 40%? Operating costs are not expected to increase from the current level of $8,000 per year.

• A) 21.0%
• B) 14.0%
• C) 19.3%
• D) 5.7%

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