Use AW analysis. Texas Popcorn Corporation is planning to fully automate it process. The company CEO is currently looking into three options. Options A costs $450,000, AOC of $55,000, and salvage value of $85,000 after 3 years. Option B will cost $720,000 with an AOC of $68,000 and salvage of $95,000 after 4 years. Option C cost $800,000 with an AOC of $95,000 and salvage of $125,000 after 6 years. Which machine should the company select at an interest rate of 10% per year? Assume the project service life is 12 years. Use AW analysis to solve.

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Production Budget

A budget can be defined as a financial plan designed by an undertaking for a definite period in the future that can contribute towards enhancing the financial success of the business undertaking. It is used to estimate the revenue and expenses. The budget generally takes into account both current and future income and expenses.