a machine is no longer used by a company.it could be sold now for net proceeds of $300.its only other use is on a short-term contract which is under consideration.the variable running cost of the machine during the period of the contract would be $400.on completion of the contract the machine would have no realisable value and would cost $150 to dismantle and remove
what is the total relevant cost of using the machine on the contract?
loss of proceeds-300 running cost-400 dismantle-150 equal 850 could u explain it why i take 300 as loss of proceeds?
If they did not use the machine then they would sell it and receive 300. By using it, they will not receive the 300 and it is therefore effectively a cost of using the machine.