11

Office Furniture Makers, Inc. uses machines to produce high quality office chairs for other firms. The initial cost of one customized machine is $750,000. This machine costs $12,000 a year to operate. Each machine has a life of 3 years before it is replaced. What is the equivalent annual cost of this machine if the required return is 10%? (Round your answer to whole dollars) Multiple Choice $285,942 -$326,947 -$313,586 -$301,586 -$259,947