A construction company can purchase a used backhoe for $90,000 and spend $450 per day in operating costs. The equipment will have a 5 -year life then sell it at salvage for $3,000. Alternatively, the company can lease the equipment for $800 per day. How many days per year must the company use the equipment in order to justify its purchase at an interest rate of 6% per year.

A construction company can purchase a used backhoe for $90,000 and spend $450 per day in operating costs. The equipment will have a 5 -year life then sell it at salvage for $3,000. Alternatively, the company can lease the equipment for $800 per day. How many days per year must the company use the equipment in order to justify its purchase at an interest rate of 6% per year.

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Chapter11: Capital Budgeting Decisions

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