Whatney Co. is considering the acquisition of a new, more efficient press. The cost of the press is
$360,000, and the press has an estimated 6-year life with zero salvage value. Whatney uses straightline depreciation for both financial reporting and income tax reporting purposes and has a 40%
corporate income tax rate. In evaluating equipment acquisitions of this type, Whatney uses a goal of
a 4-year payback period. To meet Whatney’s desired payback period, the press must produce a
minimum annual before4ax operating cash savings of