Answer:
Jarett Motors
The $4,000 of annual operating costs are an example of an
a. opportunity cost
Explanation:
a) Data and Calculations:
Old machine New machine
Original cost $9,000 $20,000
Accumulated depreciation 5,000 0
Annual cash operating costs 9,000 4,000
Current salvage value of old machine 2,000
Salvage value in 10 years 500 1,000
Remaining life 10 yrs 10 yrs
b) The annual operating costs are an example of opportunity cost because the alternative with the old machine will incur an annual operating cost of $9,000 instead of $4,000 with the new machine. This will translate to a forgone benefit of $5,000 ($9,000 - $4,000) in cost saving if the new machine is purchased.
