Problem $6-12$ Taxes and project NPV

Suppose that Sudbury Mechanical Drifters is proposing to invest $$30\mathrm{.}0$ million in a new factory. It can depreciate this investment

straight$-$line over $10$ years. The tax rate is $40\%,$ and the discount rate is $10\%.$

a$.$ What is the present value of Sudbury's depreciation tax shields?

b$.$ What would be the present value of the tax shield if the government allowed Sudbury to write$-$off the factory immediately?

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What is the present value of Sudbury's depreciation tax shields?

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