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Mountain Gear has been using the same machines to make its name-brand clothing for the last five years. A cost efficiency consultant has suggested that production costs may be reduced by purchasing more technologically advanced machinery The old machines cost the company $360.000. The old machines presently have a book value of $136,000 and a market value of $28,000. They are expected to have a flve-year remaining life and zero salvage value. The new machines would cost the company $260,000 and have operating expenses of $19,000 a year. The new machines are expected to have a five-year useful life and no salvage value. The operating expenses associated with the old machines are $46,000 a year. The new machines are expected to increase quality. Justifying a price increase and thereby increasing sales revenue by $26.000 a year. Select the true statement. Multiple Choice The company will be $44,000 better off over the 5 year period if it repiaces the old equipment. The company will be $28,000 better off over the 5 year period if it replaces the old equipment. The company will be $72.000 better aff over the 5 year period if it keeps the old equipment

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