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Question: A plate forming machine was purchased four years ago at $100,000. The owner used a 10-year straight-line depreciation with an assumed resale value of $20,000 for this machine. He has an offer to sell this machine for $25,000. What is his opportunity cost? The response must be typed, single spaced, must be in times new roman font (size 12) and must follow the APA format.

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