Question: A firm is considering replacing a machine that has been used to make a certain kind of packaging material. The new, improved machine will cost
A firm is considering replacing a machine that has been used to make a certain kind of packaging material. The new, improved machine will cost $31,000 installed and will have an estimated economic life of 10 years, with a salvage value of $2,500. Operating cost are expected to be $1,000 per year throughout the service life of the machine. The old machine (still in use) had an orginal cost of $25,000 four years ago, and at the time it was purchased, its service life was estimated to be seven years, with a salvage value of $5,000. The old machine, its updated market values and operating costs for the next four years is as follows:
| Operating | |||||
| EOY | MV | BV | Costs | ||
| 0 | $7,700 | $7,889 | |||
| 1 | $4,300 | $5,578 | $3,200 | ||
| 2 | $3,300 | $3,347 | $3,700 | ||
| 3 | $1,100 | $1,116 | $4,800 | ||
| 4 | $0 | $0 | $5,850 | ||
The firm's MARR is 12%. What is the EUAC of the Challenger?
Answer options:
A-$6,435
B-$6344
C- $6789
D-$6420
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