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At the beginning of last year (2019). Richter Condos installed a mechanized elevator for its tenants. The owner of the company, Ron Richter, recently returned from an industry equipment exhibition where he watched a computerized elevator demonstrated. He was impressed with the elevator's speed, comfort of ride, and cost efficiency. Upon returning from the exhibition he asked his purchasing agent to collect price and operating cost data on the new elevator. In addition, he asked the company's accountant to provide him with cost data on the company's elevator. This information is presented below. Old Elevator New Elevator $159,000 $102,500 0 0 4 years Purchase price Estimated salvage value Estimated useful life Depreciation method Annual operating costs other than depreciation: 5 years Straight-line Straight-line Variable $9,000 $34,000 23,400 Fixed 8,000 Annual revenues are $240,000, and selling and administrative expenses are $28.000, regardless of which elevator is used. If the old elevator is replaced now, at the beginning of 2020. Richter Condos will be able to sell it for $25,100. Annual revenues are $240,000, and selling and administrative expenses are $28,000, regardless of which elevator is used. If the old elevator is replaced now, at the beginning of 2020, Richter Condos will be able to sell it for $25,100. a) (a) Your answer is partially correct. Determine any gain or loss if the old elevator is replaced. Loss on sale Save for Later Attempts: unlimited Submit

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