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4 January, 03:54

Laredo Corporation is considering new equipment. The equipment can be purchased from an overseas supplier for $120,000. The freight and installation costs for the equipment are $1,500. If purchased, annual repairs and maintenance are estimated to be $2,200 per year over the six-year useful life of the equipment. Alternatively, Laredo Corporation can lease the equipment from a domestic supplier for $25,000 per year for six years, with no additional costs. Prepare a differential analysis dated March 15 to determine whether Laredo Corporation should lease (Alternative 1) or purchase (Alternative 2) the equipment.

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  1. 4 January, 04:30
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    It is cheaper for Laredo to purchase the machine as he saves a sum of $15,300 through it.

    Explanation:

    Differential analysis is a system of evaluating the cost and benefits that would arise from alternative solutions to the same problems. The analysis of different options towards a decision making in order to arrive at the best option

    Cost of Purchase.

    Initial cost - $120,000

    Freight & Installation - $ 1500

    Repair & Maintenance - $2200 * 6 - $13200

    Total - $134,700

    Cost of lease = $25,000*6=$150,000

    It is cheaper for Laredo to purchase the machine as he saves a sum of $15,300 through it.
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