Tech Engineering Company Is Considering the Purchase of a New

question 45

Multiple Choice

Tech Engineering Company is considering the purchase of a new machine to replace an existing one. The current market value of the old machine is $14,000 and its book value is $5,000. The new machine's cost is $30,000. If the firm's marginal tax rate is 40%, the initial investment outlay for the new machine is _____. 

• A)$19,600
• B)$30,000
• C)$33,600
• D)$21,000
• E)$44,000

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