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Pace Corporation in Cookeville, Tennessee bought production equipment 2 years ag

ID: 1100762 • Letter: P

Question

Pace Corporation in Cookeville, Tennessee bought production equipment 2 years ago for $38,000. The equipment was expected to last for 5 years and the salvage value was estimated to be $4,000 at the end of its useful life. Unfortunately, the equipment did not perform satisfactorily and the company spent $15,000 a year ago. It is recommended by the plant engineer that the equipment be either upgraded now for another $12,000 or replaced with equipment now. If the equipment is replaced now, it can be sold for $8,000. In conducting a replacement analysis, the cost of the defender to be used is equal to

A 35000

B 8000

C 27000

D 38000

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Explanation / Answer

C 27000