2.Thompson's Tree Farm is considering the replacement of its large delivery tractor and trailor. The old...

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2.Thompson's Tree Farm is considering the replacement of its large delivery tractor and trailor. The old truck originally cost $ 60,000 when it was purchased one year ago.It is being depreciated over a six year life to zero book value.Thompson believes that the remaining useful life of the old truck is five years after which it will have a resale value of zero. The company can sell the truck now for$ 14,000. The new truck will cost $90,000 and will be depreciated over a five year period to a zero book value.At the end of five years it will be sold for $20,000. The new truck will produce cash savings of $ 23,000. The company's tax rate is 40% and uses straight line depreciation. The required rate of return for the project is 10%. a.Find the project's initial outlay. b.Find the project's operating and terminal cash flows from years 1through 5. c.Evaluate the project using NPV. 2.Thompson's Tree Farm is considering the replacement of its large delivery tractor and trailor. The old truck originally cost $ 60,000 when it was purchased one year ago.It is being depreciated over a six year life to zero book value.Thompson believes that the remaining useful life of the old truck is five years after which it will have a resale value of zero. The company can sell the truck now for$ 14,000. The new truck will cost $90,000 and will be depreciated over a five year period to a zero book value.At the end of five years it will be sold for $20,000. The new truck will produce cash savings of $ 23,000. The company's tax rate is 40% and uses straight line depreciation. The required rate of return for the project is 10%. a.Find the project's initial outlay. b.Find the project's operating and terminal cash flows from years 1through 5. c.Evaluate the project using NPV.

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