Question

Precise Machinery is analyzing a proposed project. The company expects to sell 7,500 units, ±10 percent. The expected variable cost per unit is $314 and the expected fixed costs are $647,000. Cost estimates are considered accurate within a ±4 percent range. The depreciation expense is $187,000. The sales price is estimated at $849 per unit, give or take 2 percent. The tax rate is 21 percent. The company is conducting a sensitivity analysis on the sales price using a sales price estimate of $850. What is the operating cash flow based on this analysis?'

Answer 1

Answer:

$2,703,940

Explanation:

Calculation for the operating cash flow based on this analysis

Particulars Amount

Sales amount 6,375,000

(850*7,500)

Less vaiable cost 2,355,000

(314*7,500)

Less Fixed cost 647,000

Less Depreciation 187,000

PBT 3,186,000

Tax 21% 669,060

(21%*3,186,000)

PAT 2,516,940

(3,186,000-669,060)

Add: Depreciation 187,000

Operating cash flow $2,703,940

(2,516,940+187,000)

Therefore the operating cash flow based on this analysis will be $2,703,940