Andover is evaluating a project that will increase sales by $274,000 and costs by $189,000. The project will
initially cost $501,000 for fixed assets that will be depreciated straight-line to a zero book value over the 10-
year life of the project. The applicable tax rate is 25 percent. What is the operating cash flow for this project?
A. $83,385 B. $79,412 C. $76,275 D. $72,140 E. $67,158
Solution: | |||
Answer is C. $76,275 | |||
Working Notes: | |||
Operating cash flow = Net income after taxes + Depreciation | |||
Computation of operating cash flow | |||
Increase in sales | $274,000 | ||
Less: Increase in cost | $189,000 | ||
Less: Annual depreciation | $50,100 | ||
Net income before taxes | $34,900 | ||
Less: Taxes @ 25% | 8725 | ||
[$34,900 x 25% = $8,725 ] | |||
Net after taxes | $26,175 | ||
Add: Annual Depreciation | $50,100 | ||
Operating cash flow | $76,275 | ||
Notes: | Annual depreciation = Cost of machine /life of machine | ||
Annual depreciation = $501,000 /10 | |||
Annual depreciation = $50,100 | |||
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