A machine could be purchased for £800,000; it would be used for 3 years and then sold for £580,000. It would qualify for capital allowances at 18% reducing balance basis with a balancing allowance or charge on disposal. The company pays tax at 20% and has a cost of capital of 10%. What is net present value of the tax cashflows over the life of the machine, to the nearest £100

A machine could be purchased for £800,000; it would be used for 3 years and then sold for £580,000. It would qualify for capital allowances at 18% reducing balance basis with a balancing allowance or charge on disposal. The company pays tax at 20% and has a cost of capital of 10%. What is net present value of the tax cashflows over the life of the machine, to the nearest £100

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Chapter11: Capital Budgeting Decisions

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