Evaluating the proposed acquisition of new equipment

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Pierre Imports is evaluating the proposed acquisition of new equipment at a cost of $90,000. In addition the equipment would require modifications at a cost of $10,000 plus shipping costs of $2,000. The equipment falls into the MACRS 3-year class, and will be sold after 3 years for $35,000. The equipment would require increased inventory of 6,000. The equipment is expected to save the company $35,000 per year in before-tax operating costs. The company's marginal tax rate is 30 percent and its cost of capital is 11 percent.

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