-A Corporation Is Evaluating the Relevant Cash Flows for a Capital

question 110

Multiple Choice

-A corporation is evaluating the relevant cash flows for a capital budgeting decision and must estimate the terminal cash flow. The proposed machine will be disposed of at the end of its usable life of five years at an estimated sale price of $15,000. The machine has an original purchase price of $80,000, installation cost of $20,000, and will be depreciated under the five-year MACRS. Net working capital is expected to decline by $5,000. The firm has a 40 percent tax rate on ordinary income and long-term capital gain. The terminal cash flow is ________.

• A) $24,000
• B) $16,000
• C) $14,000
• D) $26,000

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Definitions:

Annual Cost Savings

The reduction in total expenses achieved during a fiscal year, often as a result of process improvements or budget adjustments.

Intangible Benefits

Non-monetary advantages that cannot be easily quantified or directly measured, such as brand recognition, customer loyalty, and employee satisfaction.

Automated Equipment

Machinery and tools that operate independently or with minimal human intervention, often used to improve efficiency in manufacturing processes.

Financially Attractive

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