Debenhams Co. is considering an expansion project. The companys management has decided that the initial cost of the project is $300,000 with an additional modification cost of $80,000 and a $30,000 cost to find a suitable place to install the project. The projects life is four years with a salvage value of $60,000 and it will be depreciated over four years using the straight-line method. Management has also decided that $45,000 in inventories and $12,000 in accounts payable are needed if the project is taken today. During the next four years, total sales are expected to be 525,100, 642,000, 504,400 and 698,500 respectively and total operating costs (excluding depreciation) are expected to be 234,000, 302,300, 272,000 and 440,000 respectively. The weighted average cost of capital is at 10% and the tax rate is 40%.

1. The net working capital (NWC) equals: *

4 points

A. $33,000

B. $45,000

C. $57,000

D. $47,000

E. None of the above

2. The base price of the equipment equals: *

5 points

A. $300,000

B. $380,000

C. $220,000

D. $410,000

E. None of the above

3. What is the net cost of the equipment for capital budgeting purposes? *

4 points

A. $410,000

B. $412,000

C. $413,000

D. $443,000

E. None of the above

4. The depreciation expense for the 1st year is: *

4 points

A. $103,250

B. $95,000

C. $80,000

D. $87,500

E. None of the above