A Firm Plans to Purchase a $50,000 Asset That Will

question 35

Multiple Choice

A firm plans to purchase a $50,000 asset that will be depreciated straight-line over a 5-year life to a zero salvage value.What is the present value of the resulting depreciation tax shield if the tax rate is 35% and the discount rate is 10%?

• A) $10,866.67
• B) $13,267.75
• C) $17,500.00
• D) $37,908.18

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Definitions:

Events of Default

Specific conditions or occurrences that trigger a breach of contractual obligations.

Loan Agreement

A legal contract between a borrower and a lender outlining the terms and conditions of a loan.

Creditor

An individual or institution to whom money is owed.

Technical Default

A failure to meet some specific terms of a loan agreement, lease, or another contract, other than the failure to make payments as and when they fall due.