The Makai Company has a machine it uses to manufacture sugar. Makai is considering whether it should keep the machine or replace it with a new machine. Makai determines that it will buy a new machine only if it adds $20,000 to its profit. Makai has collected the following information, pertaining to this decision: Estimated Selling Price of Old Equipment, $38,000, Estimated Variable Manufacturing Costs of Keeping the Old Machine $38,000, Estimated Variable Manufacturing Costs of New Machine $30,000. What price should Makai pay for the new machine to produce a profit of exactly $20,000? a.) $38,000 b.) $26,000 c.) $20,000 d.) $8,000

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