Question

Kahn Company paid $240,000 to purchase a machine on January 1, Year 1. During Year 3, a technological breakthrough resulted in the development of a new machine that costs $300,000. The old machine costs $100,000 per year to operate, but the new machine could be operated for only $36,000 per year. The new machine, which will be available for delivery on January 1, year 3, has an expected useful life of four years. The old machine is more durable and is expected to have a remaining useful life of four years. The current market value of the old machine is $80,000. The expected salvage value of both machines is zero.
Required
Calculate the total avoidable costs in keeping the old machine and buying a new machine. Should the machine be replaced?

Answer 1

Answer:

Yes, the machine should be replaced

Explanation:

The calculation is given below:

Particulars              old Machine            New machine

Purchase price                                       $300,000

Less:

Salvage value                                        -$80,000

Operating cost         $400,000              $144,000

                          ($100,000 × 4 )        ($36,000 × 4)

Total cost                 $400,000                $364,000

Hence, the financial advantage is

= $400,000 - $364,000

= $36,000

As there is a financial advantage of $36,000 therefore the old machine would be replaced with the new machine