Question: Builtrite is considering purchasing a new machine that would cost $80,000 and the machine would be depreciated (straight line) down to $0 over its five

Builtrite is considering purchasing a new machine that would cost $80,000 and the machine would be depreciated (straight line) down to $0 over its five year life. At the end of five years it is believed that the machine could be sold for $15,000. The current machine being used was purchased 3 years ago at a cost of $50,000 and it is being depreciated down to zero over its 5 year life. The current machine's salvage value now is $20,000. The new machine would increase EBDT by $52,000 annually. Builtrites marginal tax rate is 34%.

What the RATFCFs associated with the purchase of this machine?

$36,360

$40,360

$31,720

$38,720

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