7 19. Tucker Automotive is evaluating a project that will require it to use a part of its manufacturing plantto set up a line to produce a new product. The plant space could be leased out for $25,000 a year. IfTucker's marginal tax rate is 20%, what is the annual cost to Tucker of using the plant space to producethe new product?

Annual cost The cost involved by a business annually for carrying out its operations is known as an…

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