Consider a Machine That Costs $115,000 Now and Has a Useful

question 147

Multiple Choice

Consider a machine that costs $115,000 now and has a useful life of seven years.This machine will require a major overhaul at the end of the fourth year that will cost X dollars.If the tax rate is 40%,and if the after-tax cash outflow for this overhaul is $3,600,what is the amount of X in dollars?

• A) $1,440.
• B) $2,160.
• C) $6,000.
• D) $9,000.

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Definitions:

Objective Decision Making

The process of making decisions based on factual information and logical analysis rather than personal feelings or bias.

Minimum Cost

The lowest possible expenditure required to achieve a particular objective or produce a certain amount of goods or services.

Incentives Matter

The principle that motivations, whether financial or non-financial, significantly influence the behavior and decisions of individuals or entities.

Personal Costs

Expenses that individuals incur in their daily lives or for personal activities.