Your accounting records indicate that an asset in use has a book value of $8,640. The asset cost $30,000 when it was purchased, and it has been depreciated under the 5 MACRS method. Based on the information available, determine how many years the asset has been in service.

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• You purchased a computer system which cost $50,000 5 years ago. At that time, the system was estimated to have a service life of 5 years with salvage value of $5,000. These estimates are still good. The property has been depreciated according to a 5 year MACRS property class. Now (at the end of year 5 from purchase) you are considering selling the computer at $10,000. What book value should you use in determining the taxable gains?
• You purchased a computer system which cost $50,000 5 years ago. At that time, the system was estimated to have a service life of 5 years with salvage value of $5,000. These estimates are still good. The property has been depreciated according to a 5 year MACRS property class. Now (at the end of year 5 from purchase) you are considering selling the computer at $10,000. What book value should you use in determining the taxable gains?
• Your firm has purchased an injection molding machine at a cost of $100,000. The machine’s useful life is estimated at 8 years. Your accounting department has estimated the capital cost for this machine at about $25,455 per year. If your firm’s MARR is 20%, how much salvage value do you think the accounting department assumed at the end of 8 years?
• Your firm has purchased an injection molding machine at a cost of $100,000. The machine’s useful life is estimated at 8 years. Your accounting department has estimated the capital cost for this machine at about $25,455 per year. If your firm’s MARR is 20%, how much salvage value do you think the accounting department assumed at the end of 8 years?
• A company purchased an industrial fork-lift for $75,000 in year 0. The company expects to use it for the next 7 years after which it plans to sell it for $10,000. The estimated gross income and expenses excluding depreciation for the first year are given below. The fork-lift will be depreciated according to a 5-year MACRS.:Determine the average tax rate applicable in the first year of operation, using the current corporate tax rate schedule.
• A company purchased an industrial fork-lift for $75,000 in year 0. The company expects to use it for the next 7 years after which it plans to sell it for $10,000. The estimated gross income and expenses excluding depreciation for the first year are given below. The fork-lift will be depreciated according to a 5-year MACRS.:Determine the average tax rate applicable in the first year of operation, using the current corporate tax rate schedule.
• A company purchased an industrial fork-lift for $75,000 in year 0. The company expects to use it for the next 7 years after which it plans to sell it for $10,000. The estimated gross income and expenses excluding depreciation for the first year are given below. The fork-lift will be depreciated according to a 5-year MACRS.:Determine the average tax rate applicable in the first year of operation, using the current corporate tax rate schedule.
• A manufacturing company is considering the purchase of a new CNC lathe, which will cost $60,000 and has an annual maintenance cost of $8,000. A few parts in the lathe need to be replaced once every 5 years to enable smooth running of the lathe. This would cost an additional $20,000 (once every 5 years). Assuming that the lathe would last 15 years under these conditions, what is the total equivalent cost (present value) of this investment at an interest rate of 12%? (Assume that there will be no appreciable salvage value at the end of 15 years.)
• A manufacturing company is considering the purchase of a new CNC lathe, which will cost $60,000 and has an annual maintenance cost of $8,000. A few parts in the lathe need to be replaced once every 5 years to enable smooth running of the lathe. This would cost an additional $20,000 (once every 5 years). Assuming that the lathe would last 15 years under these conditions, what is the total equivalent cost (present value) of this investment at an interest rate of 12%? (Assume that there will be no appreciable salvage value at the end of 15 years.)
• You just purchased a pin inserting machine to relieve some bottleneck problems that have been created in manufacturing a PC board. The machine cost $56,000 and has an estimated service life of 5 years. At that time, the estimated salvage value would be $5,000. The machine is expected to operate 2,500 hours per year. The expected annual operating and maintenance cost would be $6,000. If your firm’s interest rate is 15%, what would be the machine cost per hour?