Replacement of a robotic arm for wafer production is being considered. The best challenger will cost RM40,000 for installation and will have an estimated economic life of 5/10 KIX2002 2 years and a RM1,800 market value at that time. It is estimated that annual expenses will average RM20,000 per year The defender carries the value as stated in Table Q3(/b) below Nilai Pasaran Jadual $3(bTable Q3 Nilai Buku pada Perbelanjaan pada Akhir Tahun Akhir Tahun / Tahunan / Tahun I Year I Market Value at Book Value at End Expenses during End of Year of Year the Year RM4,500 RM3,500 RM2,800 RM5,000RM7,000 RM5,800 RM4,300 RM2,000 RM15,000 RM18,000 RM23,000 2 3 Dengan menggunakan kadar faedah sebelum cukai sebanyak 18% setahun. sediakan perbandingan untuk menentukan sama ada penggantian sekarang adalah berpatutan dari sudut ekonomi. Using a before-tax interest rate of 10% per year, make a comparison to determine whether it is economical to make the replacement now. (7 markah/marks) Replacement of a robotic arm for wafer production is being considered. The best challenger will cost RM40,000 for installation and will have an estimated economic life of 5/10 KIX2002 2 years and a RM1,800 market value at that time. It is estimated that annual expenses will average RM20,000 per year The defender carries the value as stated in Table Q3(/b) below Nilai Pasaran Jadual $3(bTable Q3 Nilai Buku pada Perbelanjaan pada Akhir Tahun Akhir Tahun / Tahunan / Tahun I Year I Market Value at Book Value at End Expenses during End of Year of Year the Year RM4,500 RM3,500 RM2,800 RM5,000RM7,000 RM5,800 RM4,300 RM2,000 RM15,000 RM18,000 RM23,000 2 3 Dengan menggunakan kadar faedah sebelum cukai sebanyak 18% setahun. sediakan perbandingan untuk menentukan sama ada penggantian sekarang adalah berpatutan dari sudut ekonomi. Using a before-tax interest rate of 10% per year, make a comparison to determine whether it is economical to make the replacement now. (7 markah/marks)