Problem
A mining corporation purchased $120,000 of production machinery and depreciated it using SOYD depreciation, a 5-year depreciable life, and zero salvage value. The corporation is a profitable one that has a 34% combined incremental tax rate. At the end of 5 years the mining company changed its method of operation and sold the production machinery for $40,000. During the 5 years the machinery was used, it reduced mine operating costs by $32,000 a year, before taxes. If the company MARR is 12% after taxes, was the investment in the machinery a satisfactory one?
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.