DSSS Corporation DSSS Corporation Is Considering a New Project to Manufacture Widgets

question 14

Multiple Choice

DSSS Corporation
DSSS Corporation is considering a new project to manufacture widgets. The cost of the manufacturing equipment is $125,000. The cost of shipping and installation is an additional $10,000. The asset will fall into the 3-year MACRS class. The year 1- 4 MACRS percentages are 33.33%, 44.45%, 14.81%, and 7.41%, respectively. Sales are expected to be $225,000 per year. Cost of goods sold will be 60% of sales. The project will require an increase in net working capital of $10,000. At the end of three years, DSSS plans on ending the project and selling the manufacturing equipment for $25,000. The marginal tax rate is 40% and DSSS Corporation's appropriate discount rate is 15%.
-Refer to DSSS Corporation.What is the depreciation expense in year 1?

• A) $44,996
• B) $10,004
• C) $60,008
• D) $19,994

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