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Relevant Costs for Replacement Analysis

2.2 - Relevant Costs for Replacement Analysis

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is the annual operating cost of the defender?

💡 Hint: Refer back to the initial figures provided for each equipment.

Question 2 Easy

Define the term 'sunk cost.'

💡 Hint: Think about costs that do not affect future decisions.

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Question 1

What is the annual operating cost of the challenger?

135,000
90,000
1,200,000

💡 Hint: Reflect on the cost structure provided.

Question 2

True or False: Sunk costs impact future replacement decisions.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about whether these costs can be recovered.

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Challenge 1 Hard

If the defender's current market value is 2,250,000, and the operating cost is 135,000 per year, calculate the total cost over five years without considering salvage value.

💡 Hint: Remember to include both the market value and the total operational costs.

Challenge 2 Hard

Assuming both the defender and challenger undergo operational costs over a five-year period, how would you determine the best option among them, including all costs?

💡 Hint: Utilize the EAC formula for both machines and compare the results.

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