Question

A machine with a book value of $80,000 has an estimated five-year life. A proposal is offered to sell the old machine for $50,500 and replace it with a new machine at a cost of $75,000. The new machine has a five-year life with no residual value. The new machine would reduce annual direct labor costs from $11,200 to $7,400. Prepare a differential analysis dated April 11 on whether to continue with the old machine (Alternative 1) or replace the old machine (Alternative 2)

Answer 1

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)