A project currently generates sales of $14 million, variable costs equal 50% of sales, and fixed costs are $28 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 mllons.) Cash flow increases by s 420,000 b. What are the effects on cash flow, if variable costs increase to 60% of sales? (Input the amount as positive value. Enter your answer In dollars not In mlllons.)

A project currently generates sales of $14 million, variable costs equal 50% of sales, and fixed costs are $28 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 mllons.) Cash flow increases by s 420,000 b. What are the effects on cash flow, if variable costs increase to 60% of sales? (Input the amount as positive value. Enter your answer In dollars not In mlllons.)

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Chapter11: Capital Budgeting Decisions

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