Arnold Company Is Acquiring a New Machine with a Life

question 48

Multiple Choice

Arnold Company is acquiring a new machine with a life of 5 years for use on its production line. The following data relate to this purchase: $\begin{array}{lr}\text { Cost of new machine }&\$100,000\\\text { Annual cost savings in cash expenses }&45,000\\\text { Terminal value } & 8,000 \\\text { Maintenance required in the 4th year } & 5,000 \\\text { Book value of the old machine } & 20,000\end{array}$ The new machine would replace an old fully-amortized machine. The old machine can be sold for $15,000 at the time the new equipment is acquired. The income tax rate is 30%, and the discount rate is 12%. Arnold uses the straight-line method for amortization on all machines (ignore the half-year convention) . Note: some amounts are rounded.
The present value of the terminal cash flows is:

• A) $8,000
• B) $4,536
• C) $1,361
• D) $3,175

Grasp the role of politics and legal regulations in shaping the bargaining environment of the public sector.

Understand the key components and requirements of the bargaining process between employers and unions.

Identify the various subprocesses of bargaining such as distributive and integrative bargaining.

Distinguish between mandatory, permissive, and illegal bargaining items as defined by labor law.

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Definitions:

Market Equilibrium

A state in a market where the quantity of a good demanded by consumers equals the quantity supplied by producers, leading to a stable price.

Binding Constraint

A restriction or limitation that significantly impacts decision-making or the feasibility of certain actions within an economic model or real-world scenario.

Binding Price Ceiling

A government-imposed limit on the price of a good or service that is set below the market equilibrium price, leading to shortages.

Buyers

Buyers are individuals or entities that purchase goods and services for personal use, resale, or production.