Anna Corp. is considering purchasing one of two new diagnostic machines. Either machine would make it possible for the company to bid on jobs that it currently isn't equipped to do. Estimates regarding each machine are provided below.
Machine AMachine B
Original cost$106,000$ 175,000
Estimated life8 years8 years
Salvage value-0--0-
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Machine B has a negative net present value, and also a lower profitability index. Machine B should be rejected and machine A should be purchased.
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