Stack Corporation Is Considering a Capital Budgeting Project That Would

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Stack Corporation is considering a capital budgeting project that would require investing $80,000 in equipment with an expected life of 4 years and zero salvage value. Annual incremental sales would be $200,000 and annual incremental cash operating expenses would be $150,000. The project would also require a one-time renovation cost of $10,000 in year 3. The company's income tax rate is 35% and its after-tax discount rate is 7%. The company uses straight-line depreciation. Assume cash flows occur at the end of the year except for the initial investments. The company takes income taxes into account in its capital budgeting.
-The total cash flow net of income taxes in year 3 is:

• A)$29,500
• B)$39,500
• C)$33,000
• D)$40,000

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Definitions:

Degree of Operating Leverage

A ratio that quantifies the sensitivity of a company's operating income to its sales volume, indicating the impact of fixed and variable costs.

Net Operating Income

A company's total profit from its operations, excluding non-operating income and expenses, such as taxes and interest.

Total Sales Dollars

The complete amount of revenue generated by a company from sales activities within a specific period, measured in currency.

Contribution Format

A type of income statement format that separates fixed and variable costs, emphasizing the contribution margin.