Maxwell Manufacturing Is Contemplating the Purchase of a New Machine

question 7

Multiple Choice

Maxwell Manufacturing is contemplating the purchase of a new machine to replace a machine that has been in use for seven years. The old machine has a net book value (NBV) of $50,000 and still has five years of useful life remaining. The old machine has a current market value of $5,000, but is expected to have no market value after five years. The variable operating costs and depreciation expenses (straight-line basis) are $135,000 per year. The new machine will cost $90,000, has an estimated useful life of five years with zero disposal value after five years, and an annual operating expense of $118,000 (including straight-line depreciation) . Considering the five years in total and ignoring the time value of money and income taxes, what is the difference in total relevant costs for the two decision alternatives (keep vs. replace) ?

• A) $0.
• B) $25,000.
• C) $35,000.
• D) $40,000.
• E) $50,000.

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Definitions:

Equilibrium Price

The price at which the quantity of a good or service demanded by consumers is equal to the quantity supplied by producers, resulting in a stable market condition.

Marginal Consumer

A consumer who is indifferent between purchasing and not purchasing an additional unit of a good, based on the current price.

Social Cost

The total cost of an activity to society, including both private and external costs.

Private Cost

The costs that an individual or company incurs in the production of goods or services, excluding any externalities.