Pixaire purchased a new mixer to replace an older system. The older system, which cost $100,000, is 5 years old now and was being depreciated over a MACRS life at 7 years. The new mixer, which will cost $270,000, will also be depreciated as a 7-year asset for MACRS purposes. The new mixer is expected to increase revenues by $64,000 with no additional operating expenses. Determine the net operating cash flows in year 2 for the new mixer. Assume a 40% tax rate. Use the rounded MACRS schedule listed below:
(7-Year Depreciation Schedule: 14%, 25%, 18%, 12%, 9%, 9%, 9%, 4%)
A) $66,974
B) $66,124
C) $61,277
D) $64,229

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Pixaire purchased a new mixer to replace an older system. The older system, which cost $100,000, is 5 years old now and was being depreciated over a MACRS life at 7 years. The new mixer, which will cost $270,000, will also be depreciated as a 7-year asset for MACRS purposes. The new mixer is expected to increase revenues by $64,000 with no additional operating expenses. Determine the net operating cash flows in year 2 for the new mixer. Assume a 40% tax rate. Use the rounded MACRS schedule listed below: 
(7-Year Depreciation Schedule: 14%, 25%, 18%, 12%, 9%, 9%, 9%, 4%)
A) $66,974
B) $66,124
C) $61,277
D) $64,229

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The Answer of Pixaire purchased a new mixer to replace an older system. The older system, which cost $100,000, is 5 years old now and was being depreciated over a MACRS life at 7 years. The new mixer, which will cost $270,000, will also be depreciated as a 7-year asset for MACRS purposes. The new mixer is expected to increase revenues by $64,000 with no additional operating expenses. Determine the net operating cash flows in year 2 for the new mixer. Assume a 40% tax rate. Use the rounded MACRS schedule listed below: 
(7-Year Depreciation Schedule: 14%, 25%, 18%, 12%, 9%, 9%, 9%, 4%)
A) $66,974
B) $66,124
C) $61,277
D) $64,229

Pixaire Purchased a New Mixer to Replace an Older System