Bryant company has a factory machine with a book value of $90,800 and a remaining useful life of 7 years. it can be sold for $27,200. a new machine is available at a cost of $407,400. this machine will have a 7-year useful life with no salvage value. the new machine brings annual variable manufacturing costs from $640,100 to $631,800. prepare an analysis showing whether the old machine should be retained or replaced.

The old machine should be retained.

Explanation:

The old machine should be retained.

The differential analisys shows cost will increase 322,100 if replaced.

The sale from the old machine is an income for the relacement alternative.

the cost of the new machine is an expense

the value of the 7 years of manufacturing cost show a cost saving for 58,100

this savings, along with the proceeds from the old machine, doesn't cover the acquisition of the new machine. It is a bad investment.