which of the following items is qualitative?-cost of a new machine-depreciation of existing machine-book value of the existing machine-ease of integration of the new machine with existing machinery

Answer: Statement D

Explanation: Qualitative characteristics are those characteristics the values of which cannot be calculated appropriately and the one that cannot be recorded in the books as they do not have any quantitative value.

In the given problem cost of machine at which it is purchased is its value, Depreciation is the value of original cost which has been used and amount at which the machine used can be sold is its value.

Hence among all the options Option D shows qualitative characteristics.