Louie's Leisure Products Is Considering a Project Which Will Require

question 58

Multiple Choice

Louie's Leisure Products is considering a project which will require the purchase of $1.4 million in new equipment. The equipment will be depreciated straight-line to a zero book value over the 7-year life of the project. Louie's expects to sell the equipment at the end of the project for 20% of its original cost. Annual sales from this project are estimated at $1.2 million. Net working capital equal to 20% of sales will be required to support the project. All of the net working capital will be recouped at the end of the project. The firm desires a minimal 14% rate of return on this project. The tax rate is 34%.
-What is the recovery amount attributable to net working capital at the end of the project?

• A)$55,200
• B)$81,600
• C)$159,600
• D)$240,000
• E)$424,800

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