Question: Q . 1 . XYZ Itd is considering to replace one of its existing machine with new one. Assume the company has only this machine

Q.1. XYZ Itd is considering to replace one of its existing machine with new one. Assume the company has only this machine in the block which is subject to depreciation of 20 percent on WDV basis. Should the company replace the machine? (10marks)
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\table[[Existing machine,New machine],[One full time operator salary, 36,000,Fully automated no operator is required],[Variable overtime 3000,Cost of new machine 180000],[Fringe benefits 3000,Transport charges 3000],[Cost of defects 3000,Installation costs 15000],[Price of existing machine 60000,Expected life 5 years],[Useful life 5 years,Annual maintenance 3000],[Salvage value of the machine 36,000,Cost of defects 3000],[Tax rate 35%,Salvage value at year 5th year 20000],[Required rate of return 15%,]]
\table[[Year,1,2,3,4,5,6],[PV Factor@15%,0.870,0.756,0.658,0.572,0.497,0.432]]
 Q.1. XYZ Itd is considering to replace one of its existing

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