A firm is considering purchasing equipment that will reduce costs by P40,000. The equipment costs P3000,000 and has a salvage value of P50,000 and a life of 7 years. The annual maintenance costs is P6,000. While not in use by the firm, the equipment can be rented to other to generate an income of P10,000 per year. If money can be invested for an 8% return, is the firm justified in buying the equipment? Solve via (a) rate of return method

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A firm is considering purchasing equipment that will
reduce costs by P40,000. The equipment costs
P3000,000 and has a salvage value of P50,000 and
a life of 7 years. The annual maintenance costs is
P6,000. While not in use by the firm, the equipment
can be rented to other to generate an income of
P10,000 per year. If money can be invested for an
8% return, is the firm justified in buying the
equipment? Solve via (a) rate of return method
Transcribed Image Text:A firm is considering purchasing equipment that will reduce costs by P40,000. The equipment costs P3000,000 and has a salvage value of P50,000 and a life of 7 years. The annual maintenance costs is P6,000. While not in use by the firm, the equipment can be rented to other to generate an income of P10,000 per year. If money can be invested for an 8% return, is the firm justified in buying the equipment? Solve via (a) rate of return method
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