Q2. A medium size profitable corporation is considering the purchase of a $5000 truck for use by the shipping and receiving department. During the truck's 5 years useful life, it is estimated that the firm will save $800 per year after all the costs of owning and operating the truck have been paid. Truck salvage values is estimated at $700. a) What is the before-tax rate of return b) What is the after-tax rate of return on the capital expenditure? Assume straight line depreciation. the voarly danreeiation ollowanga s ond book aDO DO

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Q2. A medium size profitable corporation is considering the purchase of a $5000 truck for use
by the shipping and receiving department. During the truck's 5 years useful life, it is estimated
that the firm will save $800 per year after all the costs of owning and operating the truck have
been paid. Truck salvage values is estimated at $700.
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a) What is the before-tax rate of return
b) What is the after-tax rate of return on the capital expenditure? Assume straight line
depreciation.
polouloto the vearly danreciation allorances ond book
Transcribed Image Text:Q2. A medium size profitable corporation is considering the purchase of a $5000 truck for use by the shipping and receiving department. During the truck's 5 years useful life, it is estimated that the firm will save $800 per year after all the costs of owning and operating the truck have been paid. Truck salvage values is estimated at $700. Ispine a) What is the before-tax rate of return b) What is the after-tax rate of return on the capital expenditure? Assume straight line depreciation. polouloto the vearly danreciation allorances ond book
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