3. Carp, Inc. wants to evaluate two methods of packaging their products. Use an interest rate of 15% and annual worth analysis to decide which is the most desirable alternative. Alternative First Cost A B $700,000 $1,700,000 O&M costs 18,000 29,000 Annual benefit 154,000 303,000 Salvage value 142,000 210,000 Useful life, in years 10 20

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3. Carp, Inc. wants to evaluate two methods of packaging their products. Use an interest rate of
15% and annual worth analysis to decide which is the most desirable alternative.
Alternative
First Cost
A
B
$700,000
$1,700,000
O&M costs
18,000
29,000
Annual benefit
154,000
303,000
Salvage value
142,000
210,000
Useful life, in years
10
20
Transcribed Image Text:3. Carp, Inc. wants to evaluate two methods of packaging their products. Use an interest rate of 15% and annual worth analysis to decide which is the most desirable alternative. Alternative First Cost A B $700,000 $1,700,000 O&M costs 18,000 29,000 Annual benefit 154,000 303,000 Salvage value 142,000 210,000 Useful life, in years 10 20
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