Ask Question
13 September, 19:12

Tawstir Corporation has 400 obsolete personal computers that are carried in inventory at a total cost of $576,000. If these computers are upgraded at a total cost of $100,000, they can be sold for a total of $160,000. As an alternative, the computers can be sold in their present condition for $40,000. What is the net advantage or disadvantage to the company from upgrading the computers rather than selling them in their present condition?

+5
Answers (1)
  1. 13 September, 19:35
    0
    If the company upgrades the units, income will increase by $20,000 (compared to sell as-is).

    Explanation:

    Giving the following information:

    Units = 400

    If these computers are upgraded at a total cost of $100,000, they can be sold for a total of $160,000.

    As an alternative, the computers can be sold in their present condition for $40,000.

    We won't take into consideration costs before the upgrade, because they will remain in both options.

    Sell as-is:

    Effect on income = $40,000 increase

    Continue processing:

    Effect on income = 160,000 - 100,000 = $60,000 increase

    If the company upgrades the units, income will increase by $20,000 (compared to sell as-is).
Know the Answer?
Not Sure About the Answer?
Find an answer to your question 👍 “Tawstir Corporation has 400 obsolete personal computers that are carried in inventory at a total cost of $576,000. If these computers are ...” in 📗 Business if the answers seem to be not correct or there’s no answer. Try a smart search to find answers to similar questions.
Search for Other Answers