E F G H 1 3) Decision Making and Relevant Information (16 marks total) 2 Jack is a farmer who is considering replacing his existing tractor with a new high-end tractor because his neighbour told him it 4 would save him money in the long-term. Jack doesn't think there is anything wrong with his current tractor so he's not sure 5 whether to believe his neighbour. Jack was able to provide you with the following information and is seeking your expert advice on whether to replace his tractor with a new one. Since there is nothing wrong with Jack's current tractor, he believes he can sell it 7 today if he buys the new tractor. 8 9 Current Tractor New Tractor 10 Original cost $ 140,000 $ 67,000 11 Accumulated depreciation 7,000 $ 12 Disposal value today S 110,000 N/A 13 Remaining useful life 5 years 5 years 14 Annual operating expenses 20,000 $ 17,000 15 Salvage value in 5 years 16 17 Required: 18 a) Identify the sunk costs. (2 marks) 19 b) Identify the relevant costs. (3 marks) 20 c) What are the cash flows under both scenarios, i.e. if Jack keeps his current tractor vs. buying the new tractor? (9 marks) 21 d) Which option would you recommend to Jack and why? (2 marks) 22