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Calvin Inc. is considering the purchase of a new state-of-art machine to replace its hand-operated machine. Calvin's effective tax rate is 40%, and its cost of capital is 12%.Data regarding the existing and new machines are presented below. Existing New
Machine Machine Original cost $50,000 $90,000 Installation costs 0 4,000 Freight and insurance 0 6,000 Expected end salvage value 0 0 Depreciation method straight-linestraight-line Expected useful life 10 years 5 years The existing machine has been in service for seven years and could be sold currently for $25,000. Calvin expects to realize a before-tax annual reduction in labor costs of $30,000 if the new machine is purchased and placed in service. If the new machine is purchased, the incremental cash flows for the fifth year would amount to
A. $30,000 B. $26,000 C. $18,000 D. $24,000 |