A Company is considering two alternatives with regards to an equipment which it needs. The alternatives are as follows: Alternative A; Purchase Cost of equipment Salvage value Daily operating cost Economic life, years P700,000 100,000 500 10 Alternative B: Rental at P1,500 per day At 18% interest, how many days per year must the equipment be in use if Alternative A is to be chosen.

A Company is considering two alternatives with regards to an equipment which it needs. The alternatives are as follows: Alternative A; Purchase Cost of equipment Salvage value Daily operating cost Economic life, years P700,000 100,000 500 10 Alternative B: Rental at P1,500 per day At 18% interest, how many days per year must the equipment be in use if Alternative A is to be chosen.

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