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Quip Corporation wants to purchase a new machine for $297,000. Management predicts that the machine will produce sales of $212.000 each year for the next 5 years. Expenses are expected to include direct materials, direct labor, and factory overhead (excluding depreciation) totaling $78,000 per year. The firm uses straight-line depreciation with an assumed residual (salvage) value of $50,000. Quip's combined income tax rate is 50%. What is the expected net income (after tax) in Year 3 if the proposed investment is undertaken? Round answer to nearest whole dollar Multiple Choice $28,300 $36,300 $42.300