A construction manager just starting in private practice needs a van to carry crew and equipment. She can lease a used van for $3,938 per year, paid at the beginning of each year, in which case maintenance is provied. Alternatively, she can buy a used van for $5,473 and pay for maintenance herself. She expects to keep the van for three years at which time she could sell it for $1,139. What is the most she should pay for uniform annual maintenance to make it worthwhile to buy the van instead of leasing it, if her MARR is 20%? Enter your answer as follow: 123456

A construction manager just starting in private practice needs a van to carry crew and equipment. She can lease a used van for $3,938 per year, paid at the beginning of each year, in which case maintenance is provied. Alternatively, she can buy a used van for $5,473 and pay for maintenance herself. She expects to keep the van for three years at which time she could sell it for $1,139. What is the most she should pay for uniform annual maintenance to make it worthwhile to buy the van instead of leasing it, if her MARR is 20%? Enter your answer as follow: 123456

ENGR.ECONOMIC ANALYSIS

14th Edition

ISBN:9780190931919

Author:NEWNAN

Publisher:NEWNAN

Chapter1: Making Economics Decisions

Section: Chapter Questions

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