Blossom Enterprises relies heavily on a copier machine to process its paperwork. Recently the copy clerk...

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Blossom Enterprises relies heavily on a copier machine to process its paperwork. Recently the copy clerk has not been able to process all the necessary copies within the regular work week. Management is considering updating the copier machine with a faster model. Current Copier New Model Original purchase cost $11,800 $23,600 Accumulated depreciation 8,300 Estimated operating costs (annual) 7,000 3,100 Useful life 5 years 5 years If sold now, the current copier would have a salvage value of $1,000. If operated for the remainder of its useful life, the current machine would have zero salvage value. The new machine is expected to have zero salvage value after five years. Prepare an analysis to show whether the company should retain or replace the machine. (Enter negative amounts using either a negative sign preceding the number e.g. -45 or parentheses e.g. (45). Do not leave any field blank. Enter O for the amounts.) Not Income Blossom Enterprises relies heavily on a copier machine to process its paperwork. Recently the copy clerk has not been able to process all the necessary copies within the regular work week. Management is considering updating the copier machine with a faster model. Current Copier New Model Original purchase cost $11,800 $23,600 Accumulated depreciation 8,300 Estimated operating costs (annual) 7,000 3,100 Useful life 5 years 5 years If sold now, the current copier would have a salvage value of $1,000. If operated for the remainder of its useful life, the current machine would have zero salvage value. The new machine is expected to have zero salvage value after five years. Prepare an analysis to show whether the company should retain or replace the machine. (Enter negative amounts using either a negative sign preceding the number e.g. -45 or parentheses e.g. (45). Do not leave any field blank. Enter O for the amounts.) Not Income

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