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(Solved): A spooling machine used in the production of rolls of consumer paper is initially purchased at a co ...
A spooling machine used in the production of rolls of consumer paper is initially purchased at a cost \( \$ 17,500 \). The market value drops by \( \$ 2,000 \) in years 1 through 4 and increases by \( \$ 5,000 \) in years 5 and 6 due to the high demand for paper goods during the coronavirus pandemic. The machine is depreciated using straight line depreciation over 5 years to a salvage value of \( \$ 0 \). The operations and maintenance costs of the machine are \( \$ 2,000 \) in year 1 and increase by \( \$ 500 \) per year. Assume an after-tax interest rate of \( 5 \% \) and a flat tax rate of \( 21 \% \). Determine: a) The after-tax marginal costs for each year. b) When the machine should be replaced if a new machine has a minimum after-tax EUAC of \( \$ 4,500 \).
Answer : (1). THe after tax marginal costs for each year (1 - 6) No Particulars Year 00 Year 01 Year 02 Year 03 Year 04 Year 05 Year 06 01 Cost of machine ($17,500) 0 0 0