A Proposed Expansion Project Is Expected to Increase Sales of JL

question 59

Multiple Choice

A proposed expansion project is expected to increase sales of JL Ticker's Store by $41,000 and increase cash expenses by $21,000.The project will cost $28,000 and be depreciated using straight-line depreciation to a zero book value over the 4-year life of the project.The store has a marginal tax rate of 30 percent.What is the operating cash flow of the project using the tax shield approach?

• A)$5,600
• B)$7,800
• C)$16,100
• D)$13,300
• E)$14,600

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