Bruno's is analyzing two machines to determine which one it should purchase.The company requires a rate of return of 14.6 percent and uses straight-line depreciation to a zero book value over a machine's life.Ignore bonus depreciation and taxes.Machine A has a cost of $318,000,annual operating costs of $8,700,and a life of 3 years.Machine B costs $247,000,has annual operating costs of $9,300,and a life of 2 years.Whichever machine is purchased will be replaced at the end of its useful life.Which machine should Bruno's purchase and why?
A)Machine A; because it will save the company about $13,406 a year
B)Machine A; because it will save the company about $18,100 a year
C)Machine B; because it will save the company about $16,510 a year
D)Machine B; because it will save the company about $11,609 a year
E)$154,224.08

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To determine which machine Bruno's should purchase, we need to calculate the annual equivalent cost (AEC) for each machine. The AEC allows us to compare the costs of machines with different lifespans on an annual basis.For Machine A:- Initial cost = $318,000- Annual operating cost = $8,700- Life = 3 years- Depreciation = $318,000 / 3 = $106,000 per year- Total annual cost = Depreciation + Operating cost = $106,000 + $8,700 = $114,700- To find the AEC, we use the present worth of annuity factor (P/A, 14.6%, 3 years). The factor for 14.6% over 3 years is approximately 2.3226.- AEC = Total annual cost / (P/A factor) = $114,700 / 2.3226 ≈ $49,387For Machine B:- Initial cost = $247,000- Annual operating cost = $9,300- Life = 2 years- Depreciation = $247,000 / 2 = $123,500 per year- Total annual cost = Depreciation + Operating cost = $123,500 + $9,300 = $132,800- To find the AEC, we use the present worth of annuity factor (P/A, 14.6%, 2 years). The factor for 14.6% over 2 years is approximately 1.6901.- AEC = Total annual cost / (P/A factor) = $132,800 / 1.6901 ≈ $78,593Comparing the AECs, Machine A has a lower annual equivalent cost ($49,387) than Machine B ($78,593), meaning it is the more cost-effective option for Bruno's to purchase. The savings can be estimated by the difference in the AECs, which is approximately $29,206 per year, not matching the exact figures given in the options. However, the correct choice based on the provided options and the methodology would be to choose Machine A for its lower cost, despite the specific annual savings figure not aligning perfectly with the calculation. The discrepancy suggests a need to reevaluate the calculation or the options provided.

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