Identify the special cash flow category for each of the following.

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Identify the special cash flow category for each of the following. 

 

  • While developing a new product line, Cook Company spent $3 million two years ago to build a plant for a new product. Ultimately that project was not pursued. You are now evaluating a new project and would locate production inside of this building. What type of cash flow is the cost of the building? 
  • You hope to increase membership at your yoga studio by opening a smoothie bar inside of the yoga studio. When considering the feasibility of the smoothie bar, what type of cash flow is the increased studio membership? 
  • Suppose Walker Publishing Company is considering bringing out a new finance text whose projected revenues include some revenues that will be taken away from another of Walker's books. What type of cash flow are the lost sales on the older book? 
  • You currently operate a taco truck but are considering converting the food truck into a bubble tea truck. What type of cash flow are the profits currently earned from the taco truck? 

OPTIONS; SUNK COST, OPPORTUNITY COST, POSITIVE EXTERNALITY AND NEGATIVE EXTERNALITY 

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