Why transaction has the lesser after-tax cost to pepper


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Q: Pepper Company, which has a 25% marginal tax rate, must choose between two alternative transactions. Transaction 1 requires a $20,400 cash outlay that is a deductible current expense. Transaction 2 requires a $15,000 cash outlay that is a nondeductible current expense. Which transaction has the lesser after-tax cost to Pepper?

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