Mr. Hobbes Bed & Breakfast is considering the replacement of some old equipment. The new equipment will cost $86,000 including delivery and installation. The old equipment to be replaced has a book value of $60,200 and can be sold pre-tax for $61,200. If the firm’s effective tax rate is 25%, compute the net investment.
$25,550
$25,050
$25,800
$24,800
Computation of loss/gain on sale of old equipment
Book value of old equipment = $60,200
Sale value = $61,200
Gain = $1000
Tax on gain = $1000*25% = $250
Net Gain = $750
Computation of Net Investment:
Cost of new equipment = $ 86,000
Less: Sale value post tax (61,200 - 750) = $60,450
Net Investment = $25,550
Option 'A' is correct
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