Marie's Fashions Is Considering a Project That Will Require $28,000

question 37

Multiple Choice

Marie's Fashions is considering a project that will require $28,000 in net working capital and $87,000 in fixed assets. The project is expected to produce annual sales of $75,000 with associated costs of $57,000. The project has a 5-year life. The company uses straight-line depreciation to a zero book value over the life of the project. The tax rate is 30 percent. What is the operating cash flow for this project?

• A)-$1,520
• B)-$580
• C)$420
• D)$15,680
• E)$17,820

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Definitions:

Depreciation

The process of allocating the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life, reflecting the reduction of the asset's value due to usage and age.

Period Cost

Expenses incurred during a specific time period that are not directly tied to production activities.

Fixed Costs

Expenses that do not change with production volume, remaining constant regardless of business activity level.

Relevant Range

The span of activity or volume in which the assumptions about fixed and variable cost behavior remain valid.