rm is contemplating replacing its 2-year old copier with a new one which is faster and easier to operate.  The old machine was to be depreciated over 3 years using straight line depreciation.  Its original installation cost was $12,000.  The old machine has been in use for 2 years, and it can be traded in for $2,500, and the firm will have a tax savings of $600.  The new machine will cost $18,000 and it will also be depreciated over 3 years using the straight line method.  It is not expected to have a residual value.  Net working capital will decrease because supply levels can be reduced by $1,000.   While the new machine is not expected to affect revenues, it will result in labor savings of $5,000 per year due to its greater speed.  Reducing training expenses are expected to save an additional $1,500 per year.  The firm is in the 40% tax bracket. What will the terminal cash flow?

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A firm is contemplating replacing its 2-year old copier with a new one which is faster and easier to operate.  The old machine was to be depreciated over 3 years using straight line depreciation.  Its original installation cost was $12,000.  The old machine has been in use for 2 years, and it can be traded in for $2,500, and the firm will have a tax savings of $600. 

The new machine will cost $18,000 and it will also be depreciated over 3 years using the straight line method.  It is not expected to have a residual value.  Net working capital will decrease because supply levels can be reduced by $1,000.   While the new machine is not expected to affect revenues, it will result in labor savings of $5,000 per year due to its greater speed.  Reducing training expenses are expected to save an additional $1,500 per year.  The firm is in the 40% tax bracket.

What will the terminal cash flow?

a.

$4,700

b.

-$1,000

c.

-$5,300

d.

$5,300 

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