Specialty Clothing Corporation is considering the purchase of two machines for their ongoing operations. When a machine is worn out, it will be replaced with another machine, since it is integral to the operations of the business. The discount rate is 9%. The CFO has collected the following information on two possible choices:
Machine A Machine B
Initial cost 220,000 190,000
Useful Life 17 years 20 years
Annual maintenance 1,900 3,000
Calculate the equivalent annual cost of each machine.
EAC A _______________ EAC B _________________
Which machine should Specialty Clothing Corporation choose? ____________