Bugle's Bagel Bakery Is Investigating the Purchase of a New

question 42

Multiple Choice

Bugle's Bagel Bakery is investigating the purchase of a new bagel-making machine. This machine would provide an annual operating cost savings of $3,650 for each of the next four years. In addition, this new machine would allow the production of one new type of bagel that would result in selling 1,500 dozen more bagels each year. The company earns a contribution margin of $0.90 on each dozen bagels sold. The purchase price of this machine is $13,450, and it will have a four-year useful life. Bugle's discount rate is 14%. (Ignore income taxes in this problem.)
-What is the total annual cash inflow from this machine for capital budgeting purposes?

• A) $3,650.
• B) $4,750.
• C) $5,000.
• D) $5,150.

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