Pauline's Products Inc

question 70

Multiple Choice

Pauline's Products Inc. is considering investing in a new piece of equipment that costs $75,000. The equipment is expected to generate revenues of $25,000 per year for five years. The equipment would be depreciated using the straight-line method over its five year life and have a salvage value of $8,000. The company considers the impact of income taxes in all of its capital investment decisions. The company has a 35 percent income tax rate and desires an after-tax rate of return of 12 percent on its investment. The net present value of the equipment is:

• A) $7,042.
• B) $(13,472).
• C) $21,248.
• D) $5,453.

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