a) Titiwangsa Corporation is using a computer where its original cost wasRM25,000. The machine is now 5 years old and has a current market value ofRM5,000. The computer is being depreciated over a 10-year life toward zerosalvage value. Depreciation is on straight line basis. Management iscontemplating to purchase a new computer which will cost RM50,000 and theestimated salvage value is RM1,000. Expected savings from the new computer isRM3,000 a year. Depreciation is on straight line basis over a seven-year life andthe cost of capital is 10%. If the tax rate is 50%, should the firm replace theasset?

The asset should generate positive NPV if it is feasible to accept and replace with the old machine.…

Answered: 1) Titiwangsa Corporation is using a…

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