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machine a costs $1000 to buy and $125 per year to operate. it wears out and must be replaced after 3 years. machine b costs $1200 and $100 per year to operate. it needs to be replaced after 4 years. which machine should be selected and why? assume the machines will be replaced in perpetuity and use a discount rate of 7%.