The management of ballard microbrew is considering the purchase of an automated bottling machine for $120,000. the machine would replace an old piece of equipment that costs $30,000 per year to operate. the new machine would cost $12,000 per year to operate. the old machine currently in use could be sold now for a salvage value of $40,000. the new machine would have a useful life of 10 years with no salvage value. compute the simple rate of return on the new automated bottling machine. show your work.

Aproject currently generates sales of $14 million, variable costs equal 50% of sales, and fixed costs are $2.8 million. the firm’s tax rate is 40%. assume all sales and expenses are cash items. (a). what are the effects on cash flow, if sales increase from $14 million to $15.4 million? (input the amount as positive value. enter your answer in dollars not in (b) what are the effects on cash flow, if variable costs increase to 60% of sales? (input the amount as positive value. enter your answers in dollars not in millions). cash flow (increase or decrease) by $

Who owns a renter-occupied apartment? a. the government b. a landlord c. the resident d. a cooperative

Sailcloth & more currently produces boat sails and is considering expanding its operations to include awnings for homes and travel trailers. the company owns land beside its current manufacturing facility that could be used for the expansion. the company bought this land 5 years ago at a cost of $319,000. at the time of purchase, the company paid $24,000 to level out the land so it would be suitable for future use. today, the land is valued at $295,000. the company has some unused equipment that it currently owns valued at $38,000. this equipment could be used for producing awnings if $12,000 is spent for equipment modifications. other equipment costing $490,000 will also be required. what is the amount of the initial cash flow for this expansion project?