At the beginning of the year, Tom's Tubes had capital of 5 tube-inflating machines. During the year, Tom scrapped 2 old machines and purchased 3 new machines. Tom's capital at the end of year was
A)1 machine.
B)2 machines.
C)3 machines.
D)6 machines.
E)8 machines.

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At the beginning of the year, Tom had 5 machines. After scrapping 2 old machines, he was left with 3 machines. Then he purchased 3 new machines, which brings his total machines to 6 at the end of the year. Therefore, the correct choice is D) 6 machines.

At the Beginning of the Year, Tom's Tubes Had Capital