31. Autobot Systems Inc. Is evaluating three robot proposals for use in its assembly line. Information regarding these proposals are as follows:   Robot 1 Robot 2 Robot 3 Initial Cost P2 000 000.00 P3 000 000.00 P1 500 000.00 Annual Operating Cost 150 000.00 200 000.00 100 000.00 Annual Savings 1 200 000.00 1 300 000.00 1 200 000.00 Useful Life, years 3 6 2 Assuming a salvage value of 10% and a 17% MARR, determine which robot should be preferred using AW analysis.            (Ans. AT1=P201 367.37; AT2=P296 740.03; AT3=P222 880.18; select robot 2)

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