A small town is considering two potential alternatives for a garbage collection system. The following cost data has been compiled. If the interest rate is 7%, Using the conventional B/C ratio, what is the ratio and which alternative should be chosen? Salvage value is considered an offset to the original cost. System A System B Year 0, first cost 350,000 250,000 Annual savings 32,000 22,000 Salvage value 50,000 40,000 Llfe 30 30

A small town is considering two potential alternatives for a garbage collection system. The following cost data has been compiled. If the interest rate is 7%, Using the conventional B/C ratio, what is the ratio and which alternative should be chosen? Salvage value is considered an offset to the original cost. System A System B Year 0, first cost 350,000 250,000 Annual savings 32,000 22,000 Salvage value 50,000 40,000 Llfe 30 30

Essentials Of Investments

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