Magellen Industries Is Analyzing a New Project

question 421

Multiple Choice

Magellen Industries is analyzing a new project. The data they have gathered to date is as follows: Initial requirement for equipment: $120,000 Depreciation: Straight-line to zero over the four-year life of the project with no salvage value.
Required rate of return: 15%
Marginal tax rate: 35%
What is the variable cost under the best-case scenario?

• A) $45,600
• B) $50,400
• C) $53,200
• D) $56,000
• E) $58,800

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