The ABC Corporation Is Contemplating Purchasing a New Computer System

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Essay

The ABC Corporation is contemplating purchasing a new computer system that would yield a before-tax return of 30 percent. The system would depreciate at a rate of 3 percent per year. The after-tax interest rate is 11 percent, and the corporation tax rate is 35 percent. Assume for simplicity that there are no depreciation allowances or investment tax credits. Do you expect ABC to buy the new computer system?

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