A machine purchased 1 year ago for $85,000 costsmore to operate than anticipated. When purchased,the machine was expected to be used for 10 yearswith annual maintenance costs of $22,000 and a $10,000 salvage value. However, last year, it costthe company $35,000 to maintain it, and these costsare expected to escalate to $36,500 this year and increaseby $1500 each year thereafter. The marketvalue is now estimated to be $85,000 − $10,000k,where k is the number of years since the machinewas purchased. It is now estimated that this machinewill be useful for a maximum of 5 more years. Areplacement study is to be performed now. Determinethe values of P, n, AOC, and S of this defender.
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