Blackjack Inc. wants to replace a 9-year-old machine with a new machine that is more efficient. The old machine cost $70,000 when new and has a current book value of $15,000. Blackjack can sell the machine to a foreign buyer for $14,000. Blackjack's tax rate is 35%. The effect of the sale of the old machine on the initial outlay for the new machine is
a. $14,350
b. $13,650
c. $9,100
d. $1,000