A Company Is Considering Purchasing a Machine That Costs $280,000

question 8

Multiple Choice

A company is considering purchasing a machine that costs $280,000 and is estimated to have no salvage value at the end of its 8-year useful life. If the machine is purchased, annual revenues are expected to be $100,000 and annual operating expenses exclusive of depreciation expense are expected to be $38,000. The straight-line method of depreciation would be used. If the machine is purchased, the annual rate of return expected on this machine is

• A) 22.1%.
• B) 44.3%.
• C) 9.6%.
• D) 19.3%.

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Definitions:

Value-based Pricing

A pricing strategy where the price is set based on the perceived value to the customer rather than based on the cost of the product or historical prices.

Economic Value

The measure of the benefit provided by a good or service to an economic agent.

Target Costing

Target costing is a pricing method used during the development phase of a product to ensure that costs do not exceed the target price minus desired profit, thereby ensuring competitiveness and profitability.

Selling Price

The amount of money charged for a product or service, determined by considering factors such as cost of production, market demand, and competitors' prices.