Purchasing better tools for workers to perform their jobs
So the person(s) speaking will know that you understand what they are speaking about.
Answer:
Company should continue with old machine (Alternative 1)
Explanation:
Preparation of a differential analysis dated April 11 on whether to continue with the old machine (Alternative 1) or replace the old machine (Alternative 2)
DIFFERENTIAL ANALYSIS
Continue with old machine(Alternative 1) ; Replace with old machine(Alternative 2); Differential effect on income
REVENUES
Proceeds from sale of machine
$0 $50500 $50500
COSTS
Purchase price $0 -$75000 -$75000
Direct labor -$56000 -$37000 19000
(11200*5 = -56000)
(7400*5 = -37000)
Income (loss) -$56000 -$61500 -$5500
Based on the above differential analysis the Company should continue with OLD MACHINE (Alternative 1)
