Tech Engineering Company is considering the purchase of a new
machine to replace an existing one. The old machine was purchased 5
years ago at a cost of $20,000, and it is being depreciated on a
straight-line basis to a zero salvage value over a 10-year life.
The current market value of the old machine is $14,000. The new
machine, which falls into the MACRS 5-year class, has an estimated
life of 5 years, it costs $30,000, and Tech plans...