Table 11.2 Computer Disk Duplicators, Inc. Has Been Considering Several Capital Investment

question 102

Multiple Choice

Table 11.2
Computer Disk Duplicators, Inc. has been considering several capital investment proposals for the year beginning in 2014. For each investment proposal, the relevant cash flows and other relevant financial data are summarized in the table below. In the case of a replacement decision, the total installed cost of the equipment will be partially offset by the sale of existing equipment. The firm is subject to a 40 percent tax rate on ordinary income and on long-term capital gains. The firm's cost of capital is 15 percent.
________________________________________________________ *Not applicable
-For Proposal 3, the incremental depreciation expense for year 6 is ________. (See Table 11.2)

• A) $15,750
• B) $10,750
• C) $23,000
• D) $36,150

---

Definitions:

Price Floor

A government-imposed minimum price that can be charged for a good or service, aimed at preventing prices from falling too low.

Quantity Supplied

Refers to the amount of a good or service that producers are willing to sell at a given price over a specific period.

Quantity Demanded

The total amount of a good or service that consumers are willing to purchase at a given price.

Rent-Controlled Apartments

Rent-controlled apartments are rental units subject to governmental regulations that limit the amount landlords can charge for rent, often to protect tenants from rapid price increases.