B Corporation is considering a new project which will require the purchase of a new machine at a cost of 250,000. The project will also require use of a machine which has been fully depreciated but which could be sold today for 30,000. In addition, the firm expects an increase in net working capital investment of 60,000 in the first year of the project. 1. What is the incremental net investment at the outset of this project?

B Corporation is considering a new project which will require the purchase of a new machine at a cost of 250,000. The project will also require use of a machine which has been fully depreciated but which could be sold today for 30,000. In addition, the firm expects an increase in net working capital investment of 60,000 in the first year of the project. 1. What is the incremental net investment at the outset of this project?

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