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1) Erlangen Corporation needs a new machine that will cost $50,000. It will run for 5 years and the firm will depreciate it on a straight line basis, with no resale value. The machine will add $14,000 annually to Erlangen's earnings before taxes. The proper discount rate is 12% and the tax rate is 32%. Should Erlangen install the machine?
2) Freiburg Company wants to buy a machine that has expected life of 6 years. It costs $30,000, and increases the income of the company by $7,000 annually. It has a salvage value of $5,000. The proper discount rate is 12%, and the company pays no taxes at present. Should Freiburg purchase this machine?