KrishnaGems Ltd has just installed Equip.-R at a cost of Rs 2,00,000. Themachine has a five yearlife with no residual value. The annual volume ofproduction is estimated at 1,50,000 units, which can be sold at Rs 6 per unit.Annual operating costs are estimated at Rs 2,00,000 (excludingdepreciation) at this output level. Fixed costs are estimated at Rs 3 per unitfor the same level of production. KrishnaGems Ltd has just come acrossanother model called Equip.-S capable of giving the same output at anannual operating cost of Rs 1,80,000 (exclusive of depreciation). There willbe no change in fixed costs. Capital cost of this machine is Rs 2,50,000 andthe estimated life is for 5 years with no residual value.The company has anoffer for sale of Equip.-R at Rs 1,00,000. The cost of dismantling andremoval will be Rs 30,000. As the company has not yet commencedoperations, it wants to sell Machine-R and purchase Equip.-S. Nine GemsLtd will be a zero-tax company, for seven years in view of several incentivesand allowances available. The cost of capital may be assumed at 14 per cent.Advise whether the company should opt for replacementor not.
Q.1 KrishnaGems Ltd has just installed Equip.-R at a cost of Rs 2,00,000. Themachine has a five yearlife with no residual value. The annual volume ofproduction is estimated at 1,50,000 units, which can be sold at Rs 6 per unit.Annual operating costs are estimated at Rs 2,00,000 (excludingdepreciation) at this output level. Fixed costs are estimated at Rs 3 per unitfor the same level of production. KrishnaGems Ltd has just come acrossanother model called Equip.-S capable of giving the same output at anannual operating cost of Rs 1,80,000 (exclusive of
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