Waterways is considering the replacement of an antiquated machine that has been slowing down production because of breakdowns and added maintenance. The operations manager estimates that this machine still has 2 more years of possible use. The machine produces an average of 50 units per day at a cost of $6.10 per unit, whereas other similar machines are producing twice that much. The units sell for $8.80. Sales are equal to production on these units, and production runs for 260 days each year. The replacement machine would cost $73,000 and have a 2-year life. Given the information above, what are the consequences of Waterways replacing the machine that is slowing down production because of breakdowns?

Replacing the machine will result in a net lossnet profit of $ . Waterways shouldshould not keep the old machine.