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Mueller Company is considering the replacement of equipment used in operations.The following data are available:
 Old Equipment  New Equipment  Original cost $93,000$60,000 Useful life in years 136 Current age in years 70 Book value $57,000 Disposal value now $50,000 Disposal value in 6 years 00 Annual cash operating costs $14,000$11,000\begin{array}{lll}&\text { Old Equipment }&\text { New Equipment }\\\text { Original cost } & \$ 93,000 & \$ 60,000 \\\text { Useful life in years } & 13 & 6 \\\text { Current age in years } & 7 & 0 \\\text { Book value } & \$ 57,000 & -\\\text { Disposal value now } & \$ 50,000 & - \\\text { Disposal value in } 6 \text { years } & 0 & 0 \\\text { Annual cash operating costs } & \$ 14,000 & \$ 11,000\end{array}
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A) Prepare a cost comparison for replacing the old equipment. Use only relevant items and add the items together for the next 6 years.
B) Should the old equipment be replaced?

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