Creotech Services relies heavily on a copier machine to process its paperwork. Recently, the copy clerk has not been able to process all the necessary copies within the regular work week. Management is considering updating the copier machine with a faster model.
Current Copier New Model Original purchase cost 510,000 520,000 Accumulated depreciation 8,000 —Estimated operating costs (annual) 7,000 2,600 Useful life 5 years 5 years
If sold now, the current copier would have a salvage value of $750. If operated for the remainder of its useful life, the current machine would have zero salvage value. The new machine is expected to have zero salvage value after five years.
Required: 2. Relevant cost of buying a new copier

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Problem 2 Creotech Services relies heavily on a copier machine to process its paperwork. Recently, the copy clerk has not been able to process all the necessary copies within the regular work week. Management is considering updating the copier machine with a faster model. Current Copier $10,000 New Model $20,000 Original purchase cost Accumulated depreciation 8,000 Estimated operating costs (annual) 7,000 2,600 Useful life 5 years 5 years If sold now, the current copier would have a salvage value of $750. If operated for the remainder of its useful life, the current machine would have zero salvage value. The new machine is expected to have zero salvage value after five years. Required: 2. Relevant cost of buying a new copier Problem 2 Creotech Services relies heavily on a copier machine to process its paperwork. Recently, the copy clerk has not been able to process all the necessary copies within the regular work week. Management is considering updating the copier machine with a faster model. Current Copier $10,000 New Model $20,000 Original purchase cost Accumulated depreciation 8,000 Estimated operating costs (annual) 7,000 2,600 Useful life 5 years 5 years If sold now, the current copier would have a salvage value of $750. If operated for the remainder of its useful life, the current machine would have zero salvage value. The new machine is expected to have zero salvage value after five years. Required: 2. Relevant cost of buying a new copier

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