Answer: increase of $11,000
Explanation:
Based on the information that have been provided in the question, the five-year differential effect on profit from replacing the machine will be:
= $25000 - [5 × ($26,000 - $23,500)] - $1500
= $25,000 - (5 × $2500) - $1500
= $25,000 - $12,500 - $1,500
= $25,000 - $14,000
= $11,000
Therefore, there will be an increase of $11,000.