Last year (2016), Richter Condos installed a mechanized elevator for its tenants. The owner of the company, Ron Richter, recently returned from an industry equipment exhibition where he watched a computerized elevator demonstrated. He was impressed with the elevator's speed, comfort of ride, and cost efficiency. Upon returning from the exhibition, he asked his purchasing agent to collect price and operating cost data on the new elevator. In addition, he asked the companys accountant to provide him with cost data on the companys elevator. This information is presented below. Old Elevator New Elevator Purchase price $100,000 $160,000 Estimated salvage value 0 0 Estimated useful life 5 years 4 years Depreciation method Straight-line Straight-line Annual operating costs other than depreciation: Variable $34,700 $9,000 Fixed 24,000 8,100 Annual revenues are $241,000, and selling and administrative expenses are $28,000, regardless of which elevator is used. If the old elevator is replaced now, at the beginning of 2017, Richter Condos will be able to sell it for $25,600.

(a) Your answer is correct. Determine any gain or loss if the old elevator is replaced. Loss on saleGain on sale $ SHOW SOLUTION SHOW ANSWER LINK TO TEXT Attempts: 1 of 3 used

(b) Prepare a 4-year summarized income statement for each of the following assumptions: (1) The old elevator is retained. Retain Old Elevator Revenues $ Less costs: Variable costs $ Fixed costs Selling & administrative Depreciation Net income $ (2) The old elevator is replaced. Replace Old Elevator Revenues $ Less costs: Variable costs $ Fixed costs Selling & administrative Depreciation Operating income Less: Loss on old elevator Net income $ LINK TO TEXT