Tasty Bakery Co. is considering a new product line. In order to manufacture the new product, the company must purchase $3 million in capital assets with expected economic life of 6 years and no salvage value. Annual pre-tax cash flows are expected to equal to $800,000 and Tasty Bakery's discount rate is 10%. Income tax rate is 30% Should this project be undertaken? Why or why not?
Tasty Bakery Co. is considering a new product line. In order to manufacture the new product, the company must purchase $3 million in capital assets with expected economic life of 6 years and no salvage value. Annual pre-tax cash flows are expected to equal to $800,000 and Tasty Bakery's discount rate is 10%. Income tax rate is 30% Should this project be undertaken? Why or why not?
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