A company bought a machine that has an expected life of 6 years and no salvage value. Management estimates that this machine will generate annual after-tax net income of $700. If the accounting rate of return is 10%, what was the purchase price of the machine?

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The accounting rate of return (ARR) is calculated as the annual after-tax net income divided by the initial investment. Given an ARR of 10% and annual income of $700, the purchase price is $700 / 0.10 = $7,000. However, since the machine has a life of 6 years, the total income over 6 years is $700 * 6 = $4,200. Therefore, the correct calculation should be $4,200 / 0.10 = $42,000, but since this option is not available, the closest logical choice is $14,000, assuming a miscalculation or misinterpretation in the problem setup.

A Company Bought a Machine That Has an Expected Life