XYZ Inc., is evaluating a new 3-year expansion project with an initial fixed asset investment of $2.35 million. The fixed asset will be depreciated straight-line to zero over its 3-year tax life. The expansion is estimated to generate $1,700,000 in annual sales, with costs of $690,000. The project will require an initial investment in net working capital of $385,000. The fixed asset will have a market value of $350,000 at the end of the project.

a. Considering a tax rate of 25 percent, what is the project’s Year 0 net cash flow? Year 1? Year 2? Year 3?

b. Assuming the required return is 10 percent, what is the project's NPV?

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A B D E F G H 1 Year 2 Sales 1700000 1700000 1700000 350000 174135 3 Less Costs 690000 690000 6900... View the full answer