Jefferson Corporation Is Considering an Expansion Project

question 60

Multiple Choice

Jefferson Corporation is considering an expansion project. The necessary equipment could be purchased for $15 million and shipping and installation costs are another $500,000. The project will also require an initial $2 million investment in net working capital. The company's tax rate is 40%. What is the project's initial investment outlay (in millions) ?

• A) $15.0
• B) $15.5
• C) $17.0
• D) $17.5

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