Problem: Module $6$ Textbook Problem $10$

Learning Objective: $6-5$ Make appropriate asset replacement decisions

Stuart Company is considering the replacement of some of its manufacturing equipment. Information regarding the existing equipment

and the potential replacement equipment follows.

$*$The amounts shown for operating expenses are the cumulative total of all such expected expenses to be incurred over the useful life

of the equipment.

Required

Calculate the total relevant cost of existing equipment and the potential replacement equipment. Should the equipment be replaced?

Answer is complete but not entirely correct.