A $63,000 machine with a 7-year class life was purchased 2 years ago. The machine will now be sold for $50,000 and replaced with a new machine costing $75,000, with a 5-year class life. The new machine will not increase sales, but will decrease operating costs by $16,000 per year. Simplified straight line depreciation is employed for both machines, and the marginal corporate tax rate is 34 percent. What is the initial outlay for the project?

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To calculate the initial outlay for the project you need to consider the following factors 1 The original cost of the machine purchased 2 years ago 63... View the full answer