An old machine that originally cost $9,500 thus far has accumulated depreciation of $1,900 . The remaining useful life is four years, with no salvage value at the end of its useful life. A new machine is now available that costs $8,500, with a useful life of five years and no residual value. The old machine could be sold now for $5,900 . The annual cash operating costs for the old machine are
$5,000, but for the new machine they would be only $2,500 . Gross revenue from the products would be $12,000 annually for either machine. The company should
a. keep the old machine to avoid a $5,900 loss on its disposal.
b. keep the old machine to avoid a $1,700 loss on its disposal.
c. replace the old machine.
d. keep the old machine to avoid an $8,500 decrease in cash.
C
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