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14 January, 02:49

LC Corp. has an old machine with operating costs of $164,200 per year and a net book value of $23,000. LC is looking at two replacement options. Option A costs $210,000 and has $118,000 per year of operating costs. Option B costs $216,000 and has $114,400 of annual operating costs. All machines have a six year life and a $0 salvage value. The old machine could be sold for $19,200 today. Which of the following lists LC's options from least costly to most costly? A : Retaining the old machine is least costly, followed by option B, then option A. B : Option B is least costly, followed by option A, then retaining the old machine. C : Retaining the old machine is least costly, followed by option A, then option B. D : Option A is the least costly, followed by option B, then retaining the old machine.

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  1. 14 January, 06:18
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    B : Option B is least costly, followed by option A, then retaining the old machine

    Explanation:

    The computation for each machine is shown below:

    Old machine:

    = Per year operating cost * number of years - salvage value

    = $164,200 * 6 years - $19,200

    = $985,200 - $19,200

    = $966,000

    Option A:

    = Purchase Cost + Per year operating cost * number of years

    = $210,000 + $118,000 * 6 years

    = $210,000 + $708,000

    = $918,000

    Option B:

    = Purchase Cost + Per year operating cost * number of years

    = $216,000 + $114,400 * 6 years

    = $216,000 + $686,400

    = $902,400

    By comparing the three machines, we get to know that the option B is least cost out of the available options
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