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

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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 book value of the machine at the end of year 3?

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

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Definitions:

Variable Costing

An accounting method that only includes variable production costs (materials, labor, and overhead) in the cost of goods sold and inventory valuation.

Manufacturing Firms

Companies that use labor, equipment, and raw materials to produce finished goods.

Service Firms

Companies that provide intangible products or services to consumers or other businesses rather than physical goods.

Contribution Margin Ratio

The percentage of each sales dollar that is available to cover the fixed costs and provide an operating income. Also called profit-volume ratio.