Precise Machinery Is Analyzing a Proposed Project

question 33

Multiple Choice

Precise Machinery is analyzing a proposed project. The company expects to sell 2,100 units, give or take 5 percent. The expected variable cost per unit is $260 and the expected fixed costs are $589,000. Cost estimates are considered accurate within a plus or minus 4 percent range. The depreciation expense is $129,000. The sales price is estimated at $750 per unit, give or take 2 percent. The tax rate is 35 percent. The company is conducting a sensitivity analysis with fixed costs of $590,000. What is the OCF given this analysis?

• A)$337,975
• B)$285,350
• C)$330,500
• D)$354,874
• E)$414,350

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Definitions:

Predatory Pricing

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Clayton Act

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Antitrust Amendments

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Retailer

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