Answer:
We don't have any information referring increase in production or a higher quality. Based only on costs, the old machine is cheaper, therefore better than the new one.
Explanation:
Giving the following information:
Bryant Company has a factory machine with a book value of $93,000 and a remaining useful life of 5 years. It can be sold for $33,400. A new machine is available for $363,600. This machine will have a 5-year useful life with no salvage value. The new machine brings annual variable manufacturing costs from $562,100 to $610,700.
Initial invest: 363,600 - 33,400= 330,200
Increase in costs= (610,700 - 562,100)*5= 243,000
Total= $573,200
We don't have any information referring increase in production or a higher quality. Based only on costs, the old machine is cheaper, therefore better than the new one.