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Crossroad Corporation is trying to decide whether to invest to automate a production line. If the
project is accepted, labor costs will decrease by $450,000 per year. However, other cash operating
expenses will increase by $205,000 per year. The equipment will cost $432,000 and is depreciable
over 7 years using simplified straight line to a zero salvage value. Crossroad will invest $34,000 in
net working capital at installation. The firm has a marginal tax rate of 34%. Calculate the firm's
annual cash flows associated with the new project.
Transcribed Image Text:Crossroad Corporation is trying to decide whether to invest to automate a production line. If the project is accepted, labor costs will decrease by $450,000 per year. However, other cash operating expenses will increase by $205,000 per year. The equipment will cost $432,000 and is depreciable over 7 years using simplified straight line to a zero salvage value. Crossroad will invest $34,000 in net working capital at installation. The firm has a marginal tax rate of 34%. Calculate the firm's annual cash flows associated with the new project.
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