Top-Ten Inc. is considering replacing its existing machine that is used to produce musical CDs. This existing
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Top-Ten Inc. is considering replacing its existing machine that is used to produce musical CDs. This existing machine was purchase 3 years ago at a base price of $60,000. Installation costs at the time for the machine were $1,000. The existing machine is considered a 3-year class for MACRS. The existing machine can be sold today for $40,000 and for $20,000 in 3 years. The new machine has a purchase price of $90,000 and is also considered a 3-year class for MACRS. Installation costs for the new machine are $8,000. The estimated salvage value of the new machine is $20,000. This new machine is more efficient than the existing one and thus savings before taxes using the new machine are $8,000 a year.The company's marginal tax rate is 30% and the cost of capital is 12%. For this project, what is the incremental cash flow in year 1?