Bailey Corporation is considering modernizing its production by purchasing a new machine and selling an old machine. The following data have been collected on this investment:

The income tax rate is 40%, and the required rate of return is 16%. Amortization is $5,000 per year for the old machine. The new machine would be amortized $7,600 in 20x5, $5,700 in 20x6, $3,800 in 20x7, and $1,900 in 20x8. Assume Bailey would purchase the new machine in December 20x4 and dispose of the old machine in January 20x5.
The relevant annual pretax cash operating cost associated with Bailey's decision will be:
A) $4,000
B) $14,000
C) $18,000
D) $2,400

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Bailey Corporation is considering modernizing its production by purchasing a new machine and selling an old machine. The following data have been collected on this investment:

The income tax rate is 40%, and the required rate of return is 16%. Amortization is $5,000 per year for the old machine. The new machine would be amortized $7,600 in 20x5, $5,700 in 20x6, $3,800 in 20x7, and $1,900 in 20x8. Assume Bailey would purchase the new machine in December 20x4 and dispose of the old machine in January 20x5.
The relevant annual pretax cash operating cost associated with Bailey's decision will be:
A) $4,000 
B) $14,000 
C) $18,000 
D) $2,400

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The Answer of Bailey Corporation is considering modernizing its production by purchasing a new machine and selling an old machine. The following data have been collected on this investment:

The income tax rate is 40%, and the required rate of return is 16%. Amortization is $5,000 per year for the old machine. The new machine would be amortized $7,600 in 20x5, $5,700 in 20x6, $3,800 in 20x7, and $1,900 in 20x8. Assume Bailey would purchase the new machine in December 20x4 and dispose of the old machine in January 20x5.
The relevant annual pretax cash operating cost associated with Bailey's decision will be:
A) $4,000 
B) $14,000 
C) $18,000 
D) $2,400

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