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A company is planning to purchase a machine that will cost $24,000, have a six-year life, and have no salvage value. The company expects to sell the machine's output of 3,000 units evenly throughout each year. Total income over the life of the machine is estimated to be $12,000. The machine will generate cash flows per year of $6,000. The accounting rate of return for the machine is 16.7%.


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Competitive Firms

Businesses that operate in a market environment where they vie with others to offer goods or services, focusing on price, quality, and innovation.

Monopolists

Individuals or entities that hold a monopoly, controlling the entire supply of a good or service in a particular market, eliminating competition.

Long Run

A period in which all factors of production and costs are variable, allowing firms to adjust to market conditions.

Plant Size

The physical capacity or scale of a manufacturing facility, which can influence production output and operational efficiency.

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