Problem 9-1 Making an Equipment Replacement Decision (LO1 - CC2) Murl Plastics Inc. purchased a new machine one year ago at a cost of $90,000. Although the machine operates well, the president of Murl Plastics is wondering if the company should replace it with a new electronic machine that has just come on the market. The new machine would slash annual operating costs by two-thirds, as shown in the comparative data below: Present Machine Proposed New Machine $135,000 $90,000 Purchase cost new Estimated useful life new Annual operating costs Annual straight-line 6 years 5 years $63,000 15,000 75,000 15,000 $ 21,000 27,000 depreciation Remaining book value Salvage value now Salvage value in five years In trying to decide whether to purchase the new machine, the president has prepared the following analysis Book value of the old machine Less: Salvage value $75,000 15,000 Net loss from disposal $60,000 "Even though the new machine looks good," said the president, "we can't get rid of that old machine if it means taking a huge loss on it. We'll have to use the old machine for at least a few more years." Sales are expected to be $315,000 per year, and selling and administrative expenses are expected to be $189,000 per year, regardless of which machine is used