Shrives Publishing recently reported $11,500 of sales, $5,500 of operating costs other than depreciation, and $1,250 of depreciation. The company had$3,500 of bonds that carry a 6.25% interest rate, and its federal-plus-state income tax rate was 25%. During the year, the firm had expenditures on fixedassets and net operating working capital that totaled $1,550. These expenditures were necessary for it to sustain operations and generate future sales andcash flows. What was its free cash flow?a. $4,450.00b. $2,012.50c. $3,262.50d. $4,812.50e. $6,362.50

Sales = s = $11,500Operating Cost other than depreciation = oc = $5500Depreciation = d = $1250Tax…

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