Ripstart Is Replacing an Old, Fully Depreciated Stamping Line with a More

question 70

Multiple Choice

Ripstart is replacing an old, fully depreciated stamping line with a more efficient machine that will cost $245,000. The line will be depreciated as a 7-year MACRS asset. With the increased production, Ripstart expects revenues to increase by $55,000, and operating expenses to increase by $20,000. The MACRS depreciation rate during the fifth year is 8.93%, and the accumulated MACRS depreciation after five years totals 77.69 percent of the cost of the asset. Assume the firm's marginal tax rate is 40 percent and that the company does get to take the full benefit of year 5 depreciation. If Ripstart expects to sell the new machine at the end of year 5 for $40,000, what will be the net cash flow in the fifth year?

• A) $29,751
• B) $53,736
• C) $75,615
• D) $69,751

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Accounts Payable

Liabilities owed by a business to its suppliers or vendors for goods and services purchased on credit.

Stockholders' Equity

The residual interest in the assets of a corporation that remains after deducting liabilities, representing ownership interest held by shareholders.

Current Ratio

A liquidity ratio that measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations or those due within one year, calculated as current assets divided by current liabilities.

Net Plant

The total value of a company's property, plant, and equipment minus accumulated depreciation, representing the net book value of physical assets used in operations.