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Five years ago, the Mori Foods Company acquired a bean processing machine. The m

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Question

Five years ago, the Mori Foods Company acquired a bean processing machine. The
machine cost $30,000 and is being depreciated using the straight-line method over a
10-year period to an estimated salvage value of $0. A new, improved processor is
now available, and the firm is considering making a switch. The firm%u2019s marginal tax
rate is 40 percent. What are the after-tax cash flow effects of selling the old processing
unit if it can be sold for the following prices?
a. $15,000
b. $5,000
c. $26,000
d. $32,000

Explanation / Answer

What are the after-tax cash flow effects of selling the old processing
unit if it can be sold for the following prices?

a. $15,000

After tax cash flow = 15000 - 40%*(15000-15000) = $15000


b. $5,000


After tax cash flow = 5000 - 40%*(5000-15000) = $9000


c. $26,000

After tax cash flow = 26000 - 40%*(26000-15000) = $21600


d. $32,000

After tax cash flow = 32000 - 40%*(32000-15000) = $25200