DSSS Corporation is considering a new project to manufacture widgets. The cost of the manufacturing equipment is $135,000. The cost of shipping and installation is an additional $5,300. The asset will fall into the 3-year MACRS class. The year 1- 4 MACRS percentages are 33.33%, 44.45%, 14.81%, and 7.41%, respectively. Sales are expected to be $230,000 per year. Cost of goods sold will be 61% of sales. The project will require an increase in net working capital of $5,300. At the end of three years, DSSS plans on ending the project and selling the manufacturing equipment for $20,000. The marginal tax rate is 39% and DSSS Corporation’s appropriate discount rate is 15%. The fixed expenses is $12,000. Refer to DSSS Corporation. What is the initial investment outlay for this project?   Group of answer choices   $135,600 $155,600 $145600 $10,000

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DSSS Corporation is considering a new project to manufacture widgets. The cost of the manufacturing equipment is $135,000. The cost of shipping and installation is an additional $5,300. The asset will fall into the 3-year MACRS class. The year 1- 4 MACRS percentages are 33.33%, 44.45%, 14.81%, and 7.41%, respectively. Sales are expected to be $230,000 per year. Cost of goods sold will be 61% of sales. The project will require an increase in net working capital of $5,300. At the end of three years, DSSS plans on ending the project and selling the manufacturing equipment for $20,000. The marginal tax rate is 39% and DSSS Corporation’s appropriate discount rate is 15%. The fixed expenses is $12,000.

Refer to DSSS Corporation. What is the initial investment outlay for this project?
 
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$135,600
$155,600
$145600
$10,000
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