Answer:
The increase in gross profit is $12,374.93
Explanation:
The increase in sales due to purchasing this new equipment is 25% of current sales figure of $750,000
increase in sales=$750,000*25%=$187,500
variable cost on the increase in sales is 55%=$187500
*55%=$103,125
The annual depreciation charge on the new equipment=cost of the new equipment-salvage value/useful life
cost of the new equipment is $357,500.37
salvage value is $0
useful life of the new equipment is 5 years
annual depreciation charge=($357,500.37-$0)/5=$ 71,500.07
Increase/(decrease) in annual gross profit=$187,000-$103,125-$
71,500.07 =$12,374.93
