Stanton Inc

question 46

Multiple Choice

Stanton Inc. is considering the purchase of a new machine that will reduce manufacturing costs by $5,000 annually and increase earnings before depreciation and taxes by $6,000 annually. Stanton will use the Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery System (MACRS) method to depreciate the machine, and it has estimated the depreciation expense for the first year as $8,000. Which of the following is the supplemental operating cash flow for the first year? Stanton's marginal tax rate is 40 percent. 

• A)$19,000
• B)$7,800
• C)$6,600
• D)$9,800
• E)$3,000

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