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FAR Corporation
FAR Corporation is considering a new project to manufacture widgets.The cost of the manufacturing equipment is $150,000.The cost of shipping and installation is an additional $15,000.The asset will fall into the 3-year MACRS class.The year 1-4 MACRS percentages are 33.33%,44.45%,14.81%,and 7.41%,respectively.Sales are expected to be $300,000 per year.Cost of goods sold will be 80% of sales.The project will require an increase in net working capital of $15,000.At the end of three years,FAR plans on ending the project and selling the manufacturing equipment for $35,000.The marginal tax rate is 40% and FAR Corporation's appropriate discount rate is 12%.
-Refer to FAR Corporation.What is the initial investment outlay for this project?

A) $10,000
B) $135,000
C) $145,000
D) $165,000