Hilo Corporation has a machine it uses in its production process. The machine is getting older and needs frequent repairs. Hilo is wondering if it should keep the machine or replace it with a new machine. Hilo has collected the following information, pertaining to this decision: Estimated Selling Price of the Old Machine, $150,000, Purchase Price of the New Machine $460,000, Estimated Variable Manufacturing Costs of Keeping the Old Machine $350,000, Estimated Variable Manufacturing Costs of the New Machine $220,000. Should Hilo keep their old machine or buy a new one, and why? a.) Hilo should not buy the new machine. Hilo's net effect of buying the new machine would give them a differential loss of $460,000. b.) Hilo should buy the new machine. Hilo's net effect of buying the new machine would give them a differential profit of $150,000. c.) Hilo should buy the new machine. Hilo's net effect of buying the new machine would give them a differential profit of $130,000. d.) Hilo should not buy the new machine. Hilo's net effect of buying the new machine would give them a differential loss of $180,000.

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