Answer:
The incremental cost is ($10,360)
Explanation:
<u>Analysis of total cost over the 5 year period</u>
Retain Old Machine Buy New Machine
<em>Variable / Incremental Operating</em>
<em>Costs</em>
Old Machine 124,750
New Machine 97,800
<em>Old Machine Book Value</em>
Retain: Annual depreciation 8,430
Buy : Lump sum written off 8,430
Old Machine Disposal (8,490)
Purchase Cost of New Machine 25,080
Total Cost 133,180 122,820
The use of new machine will result in lower cost for the next 5 years.The incremental cost is ($10,360)
