Should the old riveting machine be replaced by the new one

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Galveston shipyards is considering the replacement of an eight year old riveting machine with a new one that will increase earnings before depreciation and taxes from $27,000 to $54,000 per year. The new machine will cost $82,500, and it will have an estimated life of eight years and no salvage value. The new machine will be depreciated over its 5 years MACRS recovery period ( year1 20%, 2 32%, 3 19%, 4 12%, 5 11%, 6 6%) THe firms marginal tax rate is 40%, and the firms required rate of return is 12%. The old machine has been fully depreciated and has no salvage value. Should the old riveting machine be replaced by the new one? Show all work for full rating.

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