Blooper Industries is considering to replace its magnesium purification system. The company uses straight-line depreciation to a zero book value over the useful life of its equipment system. Whichever...

Extracted text: Blooper Industries is considering to replace its magnesium purification system. The company uses straight-line depreciation to a zero book value over the useful life of its equipment system. Whichever machine is purchased will be replaced at the end of its useful life, and have no salvage value at the end of its useful life. - Machine A costs $1,127,000, has annual operating costs of $19,500, and has a 5-year life. - Machine B has a cost of $892,000, annual operating costs of $26,300, and a 4-year life. If the discount rate is 15% and the firm tax rate is 35%, Blooper Industries should purchase Machine because it lowers the firm's annual cost by approximately machine. as compared to the other