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question 61

Multiple Choice

Use the information for the question(s) below.
Shepard Industries is evaluating a proposal to expand its current distribution facilities.Management has projected the project will produce the following cash flows for the first two years (in millions) .

-The depreciation tax shield for Shepard Industries project in year 1 is closest to:

• A)$84
• B)$168
• C)$96
• D)$72

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Definitions:

Profitability

A measure of the ability of a company or a business sector to generate earnings compared to its expenses and other relevant costs incurred during a specific period of time.

Employment

The state of having paid work, being engaged in an occupation or job.

Marginal Productivity

The additional output that is produced by using one more unit of a given input, while keeping other inputs constant.

Flood

An overflow of water that submerges land that is usually dry, often caused by heavy rain, melting snow, or breach in water containment systems.