he Lantern Corporation has 1,000 obsolete lanterns that are carried in inventory at a manufacturing cost of P20,000. If the lanterns are remachined for P5,000, they could be sold for P9,000. Alternatively, the lanterns could be sold for scrap for P1,000. Which alternative is more desirable and what are the total relevant costs for that alternative?

he Lantern Corporation has 1,000 obsolete lanterns that are carried in inventory at a manufacturing cost of P20,000. If the lanterns are remachined for P5,000, they could be sold for P9,000. Alternatively, the lanterns could be sold for scrap for P1,000. Which alternative is more desirable and what are the total relevant costs for that alternative?

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