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Chapter 9 Post-Class Homework
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[Seneca 09/2023] HTM440NHA - Nardi
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CHAPTER 9 - Relevant Costs and Business Strategies
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Chapter 9 Post-Class Homework
Question
8
Correct
Mark 9.00 out of 9.00
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Open Plains Catering is considering whether to retain or replace its aging delivery truck. The old truck originally cost $52,000 when it was
purchased nine years ago. It has a book value of $6,000. According to the mechanic who serviced the truck during its last oil change, the old
truck has 3 years of useful life left.
Open Plains Catering wants to purchase a brand-new truck. The new truck costs $62,000 and has a 10-year useful life, after which it will have
no salvage value. The new truck is a little larger and would accommodate larger jobs, leading to an additional $9,000 per year in contribution
margin. It would also have a refrigerated section that would reduce waste by $900 each year. As the truck will be new, repairs and
maintenance costs will also decrease from $2,000 to $1,400 annually. The old truck can be sold for $5,000.
Prepare a quantitative analysis to determine whether or not to purchase the new truck.
Do not enter dollar signs or commas in the input boxes.
Use the negative sign for values that must be subtracted.
Retain Truck
Replace Truck
Repair and maintenance costs
$
6000
$
4200
Waste
$
$
-2700
Additional contribution margin
$
$
-27000
Cost of new truck
$
$
62000
Sale of old truck
$
$
-5000
Total Costs
$
6000
$
31500
Should they retain their old truck or replace it?
Retain
Explanation
Retain Truck Replace Truck
Repair and maintenance costs
$6,000
$4,200
Waste
$-2,700
Additional contribution margin
$-27,000
Cost of new truck
$62,000
Sale of old truck
$-5,000
Total Costs
$6,000
$31,500
Should they retain their old truck or replace it? Retain
Correct
Marks for this submission: 9.00/9.00.