Table 11.4 Computer Disk Duplicators, Inc. Has Been Considering Several Capital Investment

question 18

Multiple Choice

Table 11.4
Computer Disk Duplicators, Inc. has been considering several capital investment proposals for the year beginning in 2004. 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 book value of the existing asset is ________. (See Table 11.4)

• A) $21,000
• B) $43,000
• C) $52,000
• D) $80,000

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Definitions:

Warranty Expense

The estimated cost of honoring product warranties, which companies recognize to match expenses with related revenues.

Estimated Warranty Costs

Projected expenses that a company expects to incur to repair or replace products during a warranty period.

Estimated Liability

A financial obligation that is expected to occur but has not been finalized in amount or timing.

Warranty Expenses

Costs that a company anticipates for repairing or replacing defective products sold to customers under warranty.