The basic variables that must be considered in determining the initial investment associated with a capital expenditure are all of the following EXCEPT
A) incremental annual savings produced by the new asset.
B) cost of the new asset.
C) proceeds from the sale of the existing asset.
D) taxes on the sale of an existing asset.

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Incremental annual savings are considered in the evaluation of the project's cash flows and benefits, not in the initial investment calculation. The initial investment focuses on the costs and proceeds directly related to acquiring and disposing of assets.

The Basic Variables That Must Be Considered in Determining the Initial