Sala Co. is contemplating the replacement of an old machine with a new one. The following information has been gathered:                                                               Old Machine           New Machine Purchase Price                                  $300,000               $600,000 Accumulated Depreciation           90,000                                -0- Annual operating costs               $240,000                  $180,600 If the old machine is replaced, it can be sold for $30,000.  Both machines have a remaining useful life of 10 years.  The net advantage (disadvantage) of replacing the old machine is Group of answer choices $30,000 12,000 $24,000 $120,60

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

                                                              Old Machine           New Machine

Purchase Price                                  $300,000               $600,000

Accumulated Depreciation           90,000                                -0-

Annual operating costs               $240,000                  $180,600

If the old machine is replaced, it can be sold for $30,000.  Both machines have a remaining useful life of 10 years. 

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

Group of answer choices
$30,000
12,000
$24,000
$120,600
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