ABC Company is trying to decide whether or not to automate their product packing process. The machine costs $200,000, has a useful life of 10 years and a salvage value $10,000. The machine costs $9000 per year to operate and maintain but will save the company $50,000 per year in labor costs. ABC Company has asked you to evaluate the economics of this purchase. (Assume their MARR is 14% per year).

ABC Company is trying to decide whether or not to automate their product packing process. The machine costs $200,000, has a useful life of 10 years and a salvage value $10,000. The machine costs $9000 per year to operate and maintain but will save the company $50,000 per year in labor costs. ABC Company has asked you to evaluate the economics of this purchase. (Assume their MARR is 14% per year).

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