A Proposed Expansion Project Is Expected to Increase Sales by $74,300

question 80

Multiple Choice

A proposed expansion project is expected to increase sales by $74,300 and increase cash expenses by $46,900. The project will require $52,800 of fixed assets that will be depreciated using straight-line depreciation to a zero book value over the five-year life of the project. The store has a marginal tax rate of 23 percent. What is the operating cash flow of the project using the tax shield approach? Ignore bonus depreciation.

• A) $11,114.40
• B) $17,916.60
• C) $23,526.80
• D) $22,800.10
• E) $14,098.20

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