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question 44

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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.
-Ignoring income taxes,what is the estimated annual net operating income increase/decrease?

• A)$9,375 decrease
• B)$12,875 increase
• C)$43,125 decrease
• D)$54,125 increase

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