DSSS Corporation is considering a new project to manufacture widgets. The cost of the manufacturing equipment is $125,000. The cost of shipping and installation is an additional $10,000. Furthermore, the building where the widgets will be manufactured was refurbished last year at a cost of $10,000. Sales are expected to be $225,000 per year. Cost of goods sold will be 60% of sales. At the beginning of the project, an increase in net working capital of $10,000 is required. At the end of three years, DSSS plans on ending the project and selling the manufacturing equipment for $20,000. The marginal tax rate is 40% and DSSS Corporations appropriate discount rate is 15%. Assume the equipment is fully depreciated at the end of the third year.

What is the initial investment outlay for this project?

Group of answer choices

a.$135,000

b.$165,000

c.$10,000

d.$145,000