Cape Cod Cranberry Products Is Evaluating the Introduction of a New

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Essay

Cape Cod Cranberry Products is evaluating the introduction of a new line of juice drinks consisting of cranberry juice blended with sweeter juices such as apple or grape. In the first year the product line is introduced, sales are forecasted at $2,000,000, Cost of Goods Sold at $1,200,000, other cash expenses at $300,000, depreciation expense at $800,000. The company has many other profitable product lines. It's marginal tax rate is 35%. Compute operating cash flow for the first year.

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