You Are Considering the Purchase of One of Two Machines

question 22

Multiple Choice

You are considering the purchase of one of two machines used in your manufacturing plant. Machine A has a life of two years, costs $100 initially, and then $150 per year in maintenance costs. Machine B costs $200 initially, has a life of three years, and requires $120 in annual maintenance costs. Either machine must be replaced at the end of its life with an equivalent machine. Which is the better machine for the firm? The discount rate is 12 percent and the tax rate is zero.

• A)Machine A
• B)Machine B
• C)Both machines A and B
• D)Neither machine A nor B

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Definitions:

Purchase Discount

A deduction from the amount owed by a buyer to a seller, granted for paying an invoice early.

Early Payment Discount

This is a reduction in the invoice amount offered by a seller to a buyer in return for paying the bill before the scheduled due date.

Sales Discount

A reduction in the price of a product or service that is offered to customers, typically to encourage early payment of invoices or to incentivize bulk purchases.

FOB Destination

A shipping term indicating that the seller bears shipping costs and retains ownership of goods until they are delivered to the buyer's location.