Maldovar Company Is Considering Purchasing a New Machine to Replace

Multiple Choice

Maldovar Company is considering purchasing a new machine to replace a machine purchased one year ago that is not achieving the expected results. The following information is available: Expected maintenance costs of new machine $12,000 per year
Purchas price of existing machine $150,000
Expected cost savings of new machine $20,000 per year
Expected maintenance costs of existing machine $8,000 per year
Resale value of existing machine $35,000
Which of these items is IRRELEVANT?

A) Expected maintenance costs of new machine
B) Expected maintenance costs of existing machine
C) Purchase cost of existing machine
D) Expected resale value of existing machine