Acme Company Is Considering Replacing Outdated Production Equipment That Will

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Essay

Acme Company is considering replacing outdated production equipment that will allow for production cost savings of $20,000 per month.The new equipment will have a five-year life and cost $800,000, with an estimated salvage value of $50,000.Acme's cost of capital is 10%.
Calculate the payback period and the accounting rate of return for the new production equipment.

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