A company is evaluating a proposed 4-year project. The depreciable cost will include the following: $300,000 for the equipment, $20,000 for shipping, and $30,000 for installation. The depreciation life is under the MACRS 3-year class (see pp 483 in text for 3yr class rates), with a salvage value of $45,000. The inventories will rise by $18,000 and accounts payable will rise by $3,000. In addition, the new sales are estimated to be 150,000 units per year at $2.25 per unit. There is a variable operating cost that is 60% of sales and the company's marginal tax rate is 35%. Determine the net operating cash flow for Years 1, 2, and 3.
Year Rate Basis Depreciation
1 0.33 240 79
2 0.45 240 108
3 0.15 240 36
4 0.07 240 17
1 240