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Waterways is considering the replacement of an antiquated machine that has been slowing down production because of breakdowns and added maintenance. The operations manager estimates that this machine still has 2 more years of posslble use. The machine produces an average of 50,00 units per day at a unit cost of $6.80, whereas other similar machines are producing twice that much. The units sell for $9.30. Sales are equal to production on these units, and production runs for 260 days each year. The replacement machine would cost $68,000 and have a 2 -year life. Given the information above, what are the consequences of Waterways replacing the machine that is slowing down production because of breakdowns? Replacing the machine will result in a of $ Waterways keep the old

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