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Xu Company is considering replacing one of its manufacturing machines. The machi

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Question

Xu Company is considering replacing one of its manufacturing machines. The machine has a book value of $43,000 and a remaining useful life of 5 years, at which time its salvage value will be zero. It has a current market value of $53,000. Variable manufacturing costs are $33,800 per year for this machine. Information on two alternative replacement machines follows.

Calculate the total change in net income if Alternative A is adopted. (Input all amounts as positive values, except cash outflows and any negative total change in net income which should be indicated by a minus sign. Omit the "$" sign in your response.)

Calculate the total change in net income if Alternative B is adopted. (Input all amounts as positive values, except cash outflows and any negative total change in net income which should be indicated by a minus sign. Omit the "$" sign in your response.)

Should Xu keep or replace its manufacturing machine? If the machine should be replaced, which alternative new machine should Xu purchase?

Alternative A Alternative B    Cost $ 125,000 $ 115,000    Variable manufacturing costs per year 22,700 10,500

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