Answer:
1. Jackson = $350,000 and Pearce = $1,020,000
2. Pearce
Explanation:
The formula to compute the free cash flow is shown below:
= EBIT × (1 -Tax Rate) + Depreciation & Amortization - Change in Net Working Capital - net capital Expenditure
But for this question, the formula would be
= Cash flow from operating activities - Cash investment in property & equipment
1. For Jackson, it would be
= $500,000 - $150,000
= $350,000
For Pearce, it would be
= $1,500,000 - $480,000
= $1,020,000
2. If we see and compare the free cash flow, the Pearce has better cash flow due to the high cash flow from operating activities