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Consider the case of Marston Manufacturing Company: Marston Manufacturing Company is considering a project that requires an investment in new equipment of $3,780,000. Under the new tax law, the equipment is eligible for 100% bonus depreciation at t so the equipment will be fully depreciated at the time of purchase. Marston estimates that its accounts receivable and inventories need to increase by $720,000 to support the new project, some of which is financed by a $288,000 increase in spontaneous liabilities (accounts payable and accruals). The company's tax rate is 25%. The after-tax cost of Marston's new equipment is Marston's initial net investment outlay is

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