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Hartzell Inc. had the following data for 2017, in millions: Net income = $600; after-tax operating income [EBIT (1-T)] = $700; and Total assets = $2,000. Information for 2018 is as follows: Net income = $825; after-tax operating income [EBIT (1-T)] = $825; and Total assets = $2,500. Assume the firm had no excess cash. How much free cash flow did the firm generate during 2018?
| a. | 
 $325  | 
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| b. | 
 $367  | 
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| c. | 
 $257  | 
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| d. | 
 $286  | 
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| e. | 
 $397  | 
Free cash flow = EBIT(1 - t) - Increase in capital expenditure
Free cash flow = $825 - ($2,500 - $2,000)
Free cash flow = $325