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A firm is looking at purchasing a new forklift that would enable increased sales (benefit) of $30,000. The current system, although not as efficient still provides a benefit of $15,000. This new forklift will cost $24,000. The current forklift can be sold for a net amount of $4,000. Should the new system be purchased? A firm is looking at purchasing a new forklift that would enable increased sales (benefit) of $30,000. The current system, although not as efficient still provides a benefit of $15,000. This new forklift will cost $24,000. The current forklift can be sold for a net amount of $4,000. Should the new system be purchased? Benefits new system Less benefits current system Marginal (added) benefit Cost new system Less net proceeds sale current system Marginal (added) costs Net benefit a. b. C. d. e. f. 9- Should the system be purchased? h.

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Chapter # 12- Valuation: Cash-Flow-Based Approaches
Section: INTEGRATIVE CASE
Problem: 2
Posted Date: September 26, 2023 07:44:44
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