An asset purchased for $100,000 with S = $20,000 after 5 years was depreciated using the 5-year MACRS rates. Expenses average $18,000 per year and the effective tax rate is 30%. The asset is actually sold after 5 years of service for $22,000. MACRS rates in years 5 and 6 are 11.52% and 5.76%, respectively. The after-tax cash flow from the sale is closest to:a. $27,760b. $17,130c. $26,870d. $20,585

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An asset purchased for $100,000 with S = $20,000 after 5 years was depreciated using the 5-year MACRS rates. Expenses average $18,000 per year and the effective tax rate is 30%. The asset is actually sold after 5 years of service for $22,000. MACRS rates in years 5 and 6 are 11.52% and 5.76%, respectively. The after-tax cash flow from the sale is closest to:
a. $27,760
b. $17,130
c. $26,870
d. $20,585

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