Margarite's Enterprises Is Considering a New Project

question 44

Multiple Choice

Margarite's Enterprises is considering a new project. The project will require $325,000 for new fixed assets, $160,000 for additional inventory and $35,000 for additional accounts receivable. Short-term debt is expected to increase by $100,000 and long-term debt is expected to increase by $300,000. The project has a 5-year life. The fixed assets will be depreciated straight-line to a zero book value over the life of the project. At the end of the project, the fixed assets can be sold for 25% of their original cost. The net working capital returns to its original level at the end of the project. The project is expected to generate annual sales of $554,000 and costs of $430,000. The tax rate is 35% and the required rate of return is 15%.
-What is the amount of the earnings before interest and taxes for the first year of this project?

• A)$38,500
• B)$59,000
• C)$67,000
• D)$76,500
• E)$159,000

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Definitions:

Absorption Costing

A method of inventory costing that includes all manufacturing costs - direct materials, direct labor, and both variable and fixed manufacturing overhead - in the cost of a product.

Direct Materials Costs

Costs directly traceable to the production of a product, including raw materials and component parts.

Direct Conversion

The process of changing one form of energy, material, or resource directly into another without intermediate stages.