P'I 1-1 2 Initial investment: Basic calculation Cushing Corporation is considering the pur- chase of a new grading machine to replace the existing one. The existing machine was purchased 3 years ago at an installed cost of $2 [I'JJIIH]; it was being depreciated under MACRS, using a 5year recover}.r period. [See Table 4.2 for the applicable depreciation percentages} The existing machine is expected to have a usable life of at least 5 more years. The new machine costs $35,l] and requires $5,,l} in instal lation costs; it will be depreciated using a 5year recovery period under MACRS. The existing machine can currently be sold for $15,. without incurring any removal or cleanup costs. The rm is subject to a 413% tax rate. Calculate the initial investment associated with the proposed purchase of a new grading machine. TABLE 4.2 Rounded Depreciation Percentages by Recovery Year Using MACRS for First Four Property Classes Percentage by recovery year" Recovery year 3 years 5 years 7 years 10 years 33% 20% 14% 10% 45 32 25 18 15 19 18 14 7 12 12 12 5 11 Totals 100% 100% 100% 100% "These percentages have been rounded to the nearest whole percent to simplify calculations while retaining realism. To calculate the actual depreciation for tax purposes, be sure to apply the actual unrounded percentages or directly apply double-declining balance depreciation using the half-year convention