You are considering investing in a piece of equipment to implement a cost-cutting proposal. The pre-tax cost reduction is expected to equal $41.67 for each of the three years of the project's life. The equipment has an initial cost of $125 and belongs in a 20% CCA class. Assume a 34% tax bracket, a discount rate of 15%, and a salvage value of zero.

If the equipment is sold to another company at the end of year 3 for $20, what is the NPV?

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If the equipment is sold to another company at the end of year 3 for $20, what is the NPV?

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The NPV (Net Present Value) calculation involves discounting the after-tax cash flows of the project, including the cost savings, depreciation tax shield, and the after-tax salvage value, back to the present value at the given discount rate. The initial investment is subtracted from the present value of these cash flows to determine the NPV. Given the complexity and the specific numbers involved, the correct answer would involve detailed calculations considering the tax effects, CCA (Capital Cost Allowance) depreciation, and the salvage value's tax impact. The choice that matches the result of such a calculation, based on the provided data, is option B.

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