Mountain Gear Has Been Using the Same Machines to Make

question 18

Multiple Choice

Mountain Gear has been using the same machines to make its name brand clothing for the last five years.A cost efficiency consultant has suggested that production costs may be reduced by purchasing more technologically advanced machinery.The old machines cost the company $100,000.The old machines presently have a book value of $60,000 and a market value of $6,000.They are expected to have a five-year remaining life and zero salvage value.The new machines would cost the company $50,000 and have operating expenses of $9,000 a year.The new machines are expected to have a five-year useful life and no salvage value.The operating expenses associated with the old machines are $15,000 a year.The new machines are expected to increase quality,justifying a price increase,and thereby increasing sales revenue by $5,000 a year.Select the

• A) The company will be $11,000 better off over the 5-year period if it replaces the old equipment.
• B) The company will be $20,000 better off over the 5-year period if it keeps the old equipment.
• C) The company will be $12,000 better off over the 5-year period if it replaces the old equipment.
• D) The company will be $6,000 better off over the 5-year period if it replaces the old equipment.

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Definitions:

Field Device

A hardware component located physically in the field or on the plant floor, responsible for collecting data or controlling physical processes.

Initial Start-Up

The process of booting up a machine or system for the first time, ensuring all components are functioning correctly.

Immediate Instructions

Instructions in a programming or control environment that are executed instantly, without waiting for other operations to complete, often used for critical or time-sensitive controls.

Critical Operation

An essential process or function in a system that must be executed accurately and reliably, as failure could lead to significant consequences.