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question 100

Multiple Choice

Use the information below to answer the following question(s) .
Neptune Ltd. wants to expand its operations by manufacturing a new product line. New equipment will cost $225,000. Incremental sales are estimated at $150,000 per year for 6 years. Variable costs of producing the new product line are 52% of sales and incremental annual fixed costs are $25,000. The equipment can be salvaged after 6 years for 16% of its original cost. The company's required rate of return for new projects is 18%. Ignore income taxes.
-Shirt Company wants to purchase a new cutting machine for its sewing plant. The investment is expected to generate annual cash inflows of $300,000 recognized at the end of each year. The required rate of return is 12 percent and the new machine is expected to last for 4 years. What is the maximum dollar amount Shirt Company would be willing to spend for the machine?

• A) $720,600
• B) $791,740
• C) $911,205
• D) $957,600

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