As one aspect of its business, New Lawn Company currently rents a ditch-digging machine for an average

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As one aspect of its business, New Lawn Company currently rents a ditch-digging machine for an average of $35 per job. A used machine is available for $995 but would cost $200 to repair. The machine, if purchased, would cost $700 a year to maintain and in two years would need a new chain costing $350. The used digger has a useful life of four years with no salvage value. Required:
If the company averages 35 jobs a year and has a cost of capital of 10%, which alternative is more profitable?

Salvage Value
Salvage value is the estimated book value of an asset after depreciation is complete, based on what a company expects to receive in exchange for the asset at the end of its useful life. As such, an asset’s estimated salvage value is an important...
Cost Of Capital
Cost of capital refers to the opportunity cost of making a specific investment . Cost of capital (COC) is the rate of return that a firm must earn on its project investments to maintain its market value and attract funds. COC is the required rate of...
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Accounting concepts and applications

ISBN: 978-0538745482

11th Edition

Authors: Albrecht Stice, Stice Swain

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