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Burlington is analyzing two machines to determine which one it should purchase. Whichever machine is
purchased will be replaced at the end of its useful life. The company requires a 13 percent rate of return and
uses straight-line depreciation to a zero book value over the life of the machine. Machine A has a cost of
$405,000, annual operating costs of $25,000, and a 3-year life. Machine B costs $324,000, has annual
operating costs of $28,000, and a 2-year life. The firm currently pays no taxes. Which machine should be
purchased and why?
A. Machine A;
because it will
save the
company
about $25,706
a year
B. Machine A;
because it will
save the
company
about $21,512
a year
C. Machine B;
because it will
save the
company about
$20,868 a year
D. Machine B;
because it will
save the
company about
$23,937 a year
E. Machine A;
because it will
save the
company
about
$24,109 a
year