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Marginal cost-benefit analysis and the goal of the firm Ken Allen, capital budgeting analyst for Bally Gears, Inc., has been asked to evaluate a proposal. The manager of the automotive division believes that replacing the robotics used on the heavy truck gear line will produce total benefits of $560,000 (in today's dollars) over the next 5 years. The existing robotics would produce benefits of $400,000 (also in today's dollars) over that same time period. An initial cash investment of $220,000 would be required to install the new equipment. The manager estmates that the existing robotics can be sold for $70,000. Show,how Ken will apply marginal cost-benefit analysis techniques to determine the following a. The marginal benefits of the proposed new robotics. b. The marginal cost of the proposed new robotics. c. The net benefit of the proposed new robotics. d. What should Ken recommend that the company do? Why? .What fectors besides the costs and benefits should be considered before the final decision is made? a. The marginal (added) benefits of the proposed new robotics is s (Round to the nearest doljar b. The marginal (edded) cost of the proposed new robotics s sRound to the nearest dollir) (Round to the neatest dollar.) Round to the nearost dollar.) proposed new robotics is s Kon Allen should recommend the company (Select the best ahswer below.) d. O to replace the existing robotics because the net profit is positive O to not replace the existing robotics because the net profit is positive. Other factors that should be considered before the final decision is made are: (Choose all that apply) DA. Whether even better robotics may be available in a short while. B. What will be the energy consumption of the new robotics C. Whether there will be additional training necessary with the new robotics D D. Make sure sunk costs are included