Homework iSaved1HelpSave & ExitSubCheck my wrlRoadrunner Freight Company owns a truck that cost $42,000. Currently, the truck's book value is $24,000, and its expected remaininguseful life is four years. Roadrunner has the opportunity to purchase for $31,200 a replacement truck that is extremely fuel efficient.Fuel cost for the old truck is expected to be $6,000 per year more than fuel cost for the new truck. The old truck is paid for but, inspite of being in good condition, can be sold for only $14,400.RequiredCalculate the total relevant costs. Should Roadrunner replace the old truck with the new fuel-efficient model, or should it continue touse the old truck until it wears out?Replace withNewKeep OldTotal relevant costsShould Roadrunner replace or continue the old truck?Prev7 of 7Next

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