A Stamping Machine Currently Has a Salvage Value of $10

question 19

Multiple Choice

A stamping machine currently has a salvage value of $10 000, and this will drop by 20% per year from now on. Its expected maintenance costs are $1 000 for this year, but in the following year it is expected to need a major overhaul, costing $3 500. In the year following the overhaul, its maintenance costs will be $500, and these will then go up by 30% per year. Your MARR is 10%. There is a challenger available that will do the same job for an EAC of $3 400. When should you replace the old machine?

• A)right now
• B)in two years time
• C)in four years time
• D)in six years time
• E)in eight years time

Construct and interpret a cash budget.

Understand the factors influencing a company's decision regarding short-term vs. long-term financing.

Calculate and analyze the cost of various types of short-term financing.

Describe the characteristics and implications of factoring accounts receivable.

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