Reference no: EM132860818
Question - Standard Machine Parts Ltd makes specialized machine parts for several customers, all of whom are major manufactures. Standard is considering replacing one of the special machines used in production of a specific product Estimates for the next three years are as follows:
Old Machine New Machine
Average Annual Sales $240,000.00 $280,000.00
Annual Operating costs $50,000.00 47,500.00
BV of old machine $7,000.00
List Price New machine $75,000.00
Remaining life 3 years
Expected life 3 years
Disposal value now $12,000
Disposal value in 3 years $0 $0
Required - Based strictly on the financial information presented above, should Standard Machine Parts Ltd. replace the old machine now? (Ignore time value of money)