You Can Continue to Use Your Less Efficient Machine at a Cost

question 4

Multiple Choice

You can continue to use your less efficient machine at a cost of $8,000 annually.Alternatively,you can purchase a more efficient machine for $12,000 plus $5,000 annual maintenance.If the new machine lasts 5 years and the cost of capital is 15%,you should:

• A) buy the new machine and save $600 in equivalent annual costs.
• B) buy the new machine and save $388 in equivalent annual costs.
• C) keep the old machine and save $388 in equivalent annual costs.
• D) keep the old machine and save $580 in equivalent annual costs.

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Definitions:

Price

The amount of money expected, required, or given in payment for something.

TVC

Total Variable Cost (TVC) refers to the sum of all costs that vary with the level of output or production in a company.

Maximizing Profits

The process of optimizing the difference between revenue and costs to achieve the highest possible profit.

Fixed Costs

Expenses that do not change with the level of production or sales, such as rent, salaries, and insurance.