The Cost of Using an Existing Asset: Small Appliances, Inc

question 26

Multiple Choice

The cost of using an existing asset: Small Appliances, Inc., is considering starting a new line of business with the excess capacity it currently has on its rivet machine. The current machine is expected to last four years at the current rate of production. However, if a new line of business is taken on, then the machine will have to be replaced in three years instead of four. A new machine that will last four years would cost $50,000. What is the cost of taking on the new line of business? Round to the nearest dollar and assume a 9 percent cost of capital.

• A) $11,917
• B) $12,500
• C) $15,433
• D) $50,000

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Units Produced

The total quantity of goods or products that a company manufactures during a specific period.

Ending Inventory

The worth of products ready for purchase at an accounting period's close, determined by adding the initial inventory to acquisitions and subtracting the cost of goods sold.

Unit Sales

The quantity of items sold by a company, not taking into account any returns or cancellations.

Units

A measure of quantity or amount in business, such as items produced, sold, or in inventory.