1.Gillespie Gold Products, Inc., is considering the purchase of new smelting equipment. The new equipment is expected to increase production and decrease costs, with a resulting increase in profits. First Cost is at $40,000; Savings per year is $10,000; Actual useful life is 5 years; Salvage value is  $4000. a.Determine the ATCF using a tax rate of 42% and straight-line method of depreciation. b. If the average yearly inflation rate for the 5-year study period is 3.5%, what is the real-dollar ATCF that is equivalent to the actual-dollar ATCF? The base time period is year zero (b=0).

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1.Gillespie Gold Products, Inc., is considering the purchase of new smelting equipment. The new equipment is expected to increase production and decrease costs, with a resulting increase in profits. First Cost is at $40,000; Savings per year is $10,000; Actual useful life is 5 years; Salvage value is  $4000.

a.Determine the ATCF using a tax rate of 42% and straight-line method of depreciation. b. If the average yearly inflation rate for the 5-year study period is 3.5%, what is the real-dollar ATCF that is equivalent to the actual-dollar ATCF? The base time period is year zero (b=0).

 

2.Machine A was purchased last year for $20,000 and had an estimated market value of $2000 at the end of its 6-year useful life. Annual operating costs are $2000. The machine will perform satisfactorily over the next 5 years. A salesperson for another company is offering a replacement, Machine B, for  $14,000, with a market value of $1,400 after 5 years. Annual operating costs for Machine B will only be  $1,400. A trade-in allowance of $10,400 has been offered for Machine A. If the MARR is 12% per year,  should you buy the new machine? Use RORAI method. Write a brief interpretation of your answer. 

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