The Board of Directors of Waste Free Chemicals is considering the acquisition of a new chemical processor. The processor is priced at $600,000 but would require $60,000 in transportation costs and $40,000 for installation. The processor will have a useful life of 10 years. The project will require Waste Free to increase its investment in net working capital by $230,000. The firm's marginal tax rate is 40 percent. How much is the initial cash outlay of the processor?

The blumer company entered into the following transactions during 2012: 1. the company was started with $22,000 of common stock issued to investors for cash. 2. on july 1, the company purchased land that cost $15,500 cash. 3. there were $700 of supplies purchased on account. 4. sales on account amounted to $9,500. 5. cash collections of receivables were $5,500. 6. on october 1, 2012, the company paid $3,600 in advance for a 12-month insurance policy that became effective on october 1. 7. supplies on hand as of december 31, 2010 amounted to $225. the amount of cash flow from investing activities would be: