Bramble Corp. is contemplating the replacement of an old machine with a new one. The following information has been gathered:   Old Machine   New Machine Price $420000   $840000 Accumulated Depreciation 126000   -0- Remaining useful life 10 years   -0- Useful life -0-   10 years Annual operating costs $335000   $252000 If the old machine is replaced, it can be sold for $33600. The company uses straight-line depreciation with a zero salvage value for all of its assets. The net advantage (disadvantage) of replacing the old machine is $(8400) $33500 $(84000) $23600

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Bramble Corp. is contemplating the replacement of an old machine with a new one. The following information has been gathered:

  Old Machine   New Machine
Price $420000   $840000
Accumulated Depreciation 126000   -0-
Remaining useful life 10 years   -0-
Useful life -0-   10 years
Annual operating costs $335000   $252000


If the old machine is replaced, it can be sold for $33600. The company uses straight-line depreciation with a zero salvage value for all of its assets.

The net advantage (disadvantage) of replacing the old machine is

$(8400)
$33500
$(84000)
$23600
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