Question: A small-business corporation is considering whether to replace some equipment in the plant. An analysis indicates there are five alternatives in addition to the do-nothing

A small-business corporation is considering whether to replace some equipment in the plant. An analysis indicates there are five alternatives in addition to the do-nothing option, Alt. A. The alternatives have a 5-year useful life with no salvage value. Straight-line depreciation would be used.

                                                                     Before-Tax Uniform

                                 Cost                                Annual Benefits

Alternatives      (thousands)                           (thousands)

A                               $ 0                                            $ 0

B                                25                                            7.5

C                                10                                              3

D                                 5                                            1.7

E                                15                                              5

F                                30                                           8.7

The corporation has a combined federal and state income tax rate of 20%. If the corporation expects a 10% after-tax rate of return for any new investments, which alternative should be selected?

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