CHAPTER 24 Differential Analysis and Product Pricing
Prob. 24–2A (FIN MAN); Prob. 9–2A (MAN)
1.
Continue Replace Differential
with Old Old Effect
Machine Machine on Income
(Alternative 1) (Alternative 2) (Alternative 2)
Revenues
Proceeds from sale of old machine $ 0 $ 29,700 $ 29,700
Costs
Note: Revenues and nonmanufacturing operating expenses are not affected by the
decision to replace the old machine and, thus, are not included in the analysis. If
they were included, both alternatives would include them, causing the differential
2. Other factors to be considered include:
a. Are there any improvements in the quality of work turned out by the new
machine?
b. What effect does the federal income tax have on the decision?
c. What opportunities are available for the use of the $90,000 of funds ($119,700 less
$29,700 proceeds from the old machine) that are required to purchase the new
machine?
After considering such factors as those listed above, the net cost reduction
anticipated over the six-year period may not be sufficient to justify the replacement.
Differential Analysis
Continue with Old Machine (Alt. 1) or Replace Old Machine (Alt. 2)
April 30
24-30