Total-project versus differential approach, income taxes. A specialized automobile parts 1a Total present value manufacturer is considering the acquisition of a new machine. The new machine is far more of recurring after-tax efficient than the present machine. It would cost $87,600, would cut annual cash operating cash operating costs, costs from $72,000 to $48,000, and would have zero terminal disposal price at the end of its

($78,019) useful life of three years. The applicable income tax rate is 30%. The after-tax required rate of return is 14%, The current machine has been used for one year. It will have no useful economic life after three more years. It cost $105,600 when acquired, has a current disposal price of

$39,200, and has a residual disposal price of $7,200.

These machines qualify for a capital cost allowance rate of 20%, declining balance.

REQUIRED Using the net present value method, show whether the new machine should be purchased \

(a) under a total-project approach and

(b) under a differential approach.

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