Ten years ago a businessman purchased a machine for P 50,000 with an expected life of 20 years based on straight line depreciation. Today, he decided to replace it with a modern one that costs P 120,000. If the salvage value of the old unit is P 20,000, how much more will he raise to buy the new machine?
Ten years ago a businessman purchased a machine for P 50,000 with an expected life of 20 years based on straight line depreciation. Today, he decided to replace it with a modern one that costs P 120,000. If the salvage value of the old unit is P 20,000, how much more will he raise to buy the new machine?
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Ten years ago a businessman purchased a machine for P 50,000 with an expected life of 20 years based on straight line depreciation. Today, he decided to replace it with a modern one that costs P 120,000. If the salvage value of the old unit is P 20,000, how much more will he raise to buy the new machine?
a. P 55,000
b. P 45,000
c. P 90,000
d. P 75,000
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