Kurt's Cabinets Is Looking at a Project That Will Require

question 4

Multiple Choice

Kurt's Cabinets is looking at a project that will require $80,000 in fixed assets and another $20,000 in net working capital.The project is expected to produce annual sales of $110,000 with associated costs of $70,000.The project has a life of 4 years.The company ignores bonus depreciation and instead uses straight-line depreciation to a zero book value over the life of the project.The tax rate is 21 percent.What is the annual operating cash flow for this project?

• A)$31,600
• B)$43,200
• C)$27,000
• D)$35,800
• E)$40,000

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