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question 41

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The Terme Corporation is contemplating the purchase of new equipment,which may potentially increase revenues by 25%.Currently,sales are $750,000 per year and variable costs are 55% of sales.The equipment is expected to last for 5 years with no residual value.The cash outflow expected at the beginning of the year is $ 357,500.
-By how much would Terme's annual gross profit increase if the investment is undertaken?

• A)$750,000
• B)$84,375
• C)$187,500
• D)$103,125

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