2. (1 point) Suppose a firm's tax rate on pre-tax income is 35%. a. What effect would an additional $10 million operating expense have on this year's earnings? What effect would it have on next year's earnings? b. What effect would an additional $10 million capital expense have on this year's earnings if the capital is depreciated at a rate of $2 million per year for five years, starting this year? What effect would it have on next year's earnings?

2. (1 point) Suppose a firm's tax rate on pre-tax income is 35%. a. What effect would an additional $10 million operating expense have on this year's earnings? What effect would it have on next year's earnings? b. What effect would an additional $10 million capital expense have on this year's earnings if the capital is depreciated at a rate of $2 million per year for five years, starting this year? What effect would it have on next year's earnings?

Financial Management: Theory & Practice

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Chapter2: Financial Statements, Cash Flow,and Taxes

Section: Chapter Questions

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