The project's operating cash flow for the first year (t = 1) is $920000
Explanation:
The operating cash flow is calculated as follows:
Particulars amount
( in dollars )
sales 20,00,000
less: operating cost 800000
less: depreciation 500000
earnings before interest and tax 700000
less: tax at 40 percent on EBIT 280000
Net income before interest 420000
add: depreciation 500000
operating cash flow 920000
Note : operating cash flow of a company means the flow of cash which has been arisen from the operating activities conducted in a business organization
depreciation is a non cash expense.