Jefferson Corporation Is Considering an Expansion Project

question 11

Multiple Choice

Jefferson Corporation is considering an expansion project.The necessary equipment could be purchased for $15 million and shipping and installation costs are another $500,000.The project will also require an initial $2 million investment in net working capital.The company's tax rate is 40%.What is the project's initial investment outlay (in millions) ?

• A)$15.0
• B)$15.5
• C)$16.5
• D)$17.0
• E)$17.5

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