Company XYZ is considering replacing its old machine with a new machine that costs $100,000. The old machine has a remaining useful life of 3 years and a book value of $50,000. The new machine has a useful life of 5 years and is expected to generate cash inflows of $30,000 per year. The old machine is expected to generate cash inflows of $15,000 per year for the next 3 years. The company's required rate of return is 8%. Should the company replace the old machine with the new machine?

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