Machine Replacement Decision A company is considering replacing an old piece of machinery, which cost $601,100 and has $349,800 of accumulated depreciation to date, with a new machine that has a purchase price of $483,500. The old machine could be sold for $62,500. The annual variable production costs associated with the old machine are estimated to be $157,400 per year for eight years. The annual variable production costs for the new machine are estimated to be $100,300 per year for eight years.

a.1 Prepare a differential analysis dated May 29 to determine whether to continue with (Alternative 1) or replace (Alternative 2) the old machine. If an amount is zero, enter "0". If required, use a minus sign to indicate a loss.

Differential Analysis Continue with Old Machine (Alt. 1) or Replace Old Machine (Alt. 2) May 29

	Continue with Old Machine (Alternative 1)	Replace Old Machine (Alternative 2)	Differential Effects (Alternative 2)
Revenues:
Proceeds from sale of old machine
Costs:
Purchase price
Variable productions costs (8 years)
Profit (Loss)

a.2 Determine whether to continue with (Alternative 1) or replace (Alternative 2) the old machine.

b. What is the sunk cost in this situation?