Starling Co. is considering disposing of a machine with a book value of $24,800 and estimated...

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Starling Co. is considering disposing of a machine with a book value of $24,800 and estimated remaining life of five years. The old machine can be sold for $5,200. A new high-speed machine can be purchased at a cost of 71,200. It will have a useful life of five years and no residual value. It is estimated that the annual variable manufacturing costs will be reduced from $22,800 to $20,900 if the new machine is purchased. The five-year differential effect on profit from replacing the machine is a(n) a. increase of $73,450 O b. decrease of $56,500 c. increase of $56,500 d. decrease of $73,450 Starling Co. is considering disposing of a machine with a book value of $24,800 and estimated remaining life of five years. The old machine can be sold for $5,200. A new high-speed machine can be purchased at a cost of 71,200. It will have a useful life of five years and no residual value. It is estimated that the annual variable manufacturing costs will be reduced from $22,800 to $20,900 if the new machine is purchased. The five-year differential effect on profit from replacing the machine is a(n) a. increase of $73,450 O b. decrease of $56,500 c. increase of $56,500 d. decrease of $73,450