Lakeside Incorporated is considering replacing old production equipment with state-of-the-art technology that will allow production cost savings of $10,000 per month. The new equipment will have a five-year life and cost $450,000, with an estimated salvage value of $40,000. Lakesides cost of capital is 9%. Lakeside Incorporated uses a straight-line depreciation method.

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