Answer:
the answer to the question would be E
The management of Ballard MicroBrew is considering the purchase of an automated bottling machine for $61,000. The machine would replace an old piece of equipment that costs $15,000 per year to operate. The new machine would cost $6,000 per year to operate. The old machine currently in use could be sold now for a salvage value of $20,000. The new machine would have a useful life of 10 years with no salvage value. Required: 1. What is the annual depreciation expense associated with the new bottling machine
Answer:
1. $6,100
2. $3,000
3.$41,000
4.7.3%
Explanation:
1. Calculation for What is the annual depreciation expense associated with the new bottling machine
Depreciation expense= 61,000/10
Depreciation expense=$6,100
2. Calculation for What is the annual incremental net operating income provided by the new bottling machine
Reduction in Operating costs 9,000 ($15,000-$6,000)
Less: Depreciation expense $6000
Incremental net operating income $3,000
3. Calculation for What is the amount of the initial investment
Purchase cost $61,000
Less: Salvage value of old machine $20,000
Initial Investment $41,000
4. Calculation for What is the simple rate of return on the new bottling machine
Incremental net operating income 3000
÷ Initial Investment 41000
Simple rate of return 7.3%
(3,000÷41,000)