Stevens Company Is Considering Replacing a Machine That Is Presently

Multiple Choice

Stevens Company is considering replacing a machine that is presently used in the production of its product.The following data are available: $$\begin{array} { l r r } & \text { Old Machine } & \begin{array} { r } \text { Replacement } \\\text { Machine }\end{array} \\\text { Original cost } & \$ 60,000 & \$ 35,000 \\\text { Useful life in years } & 10 & 5 \\\text { Current age in years } & 5 & 0 \\\text { Book value } & \$ 25,000 & - \\\text { Disposal value now } & \$ 8,000 & - \\\text { Disposal value in } 5 \text { years } & 0 & 0 \\\text { Annual cash operating costs } & \$ 10,000 & \$ 4,000\end{array}$$ The total relevant costs to consider if the old machine is kept are _____.

A) $60,000
B) $50,000
C) $52,000
D) $30,000