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One of the machines that the patio furniture division uses to manufacture the furniture is rather old, and the manager must decide whether to replace it. The new machine would cost 335,000 and would last 10 years. It would have no salvage value. The old machine is fully
- 1. Should Comfy Corporation replace the machine? Why or why not?
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- 2. Assume that “investment” is defined as average net long-term assets (that is, after depreciation) during the year. Compute the project’s ROI for each of its first five years. If the patio furniture manager is interested in maximizing his bonus, would he replace the machine before he retires? Why or why not?
- 3. What can Comfy do to entice the manager to replace the machine before retiring?
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