Alternative A Alternative B Capital investment Annual expenses $38,000 4,000 4,200 $20,000 5,500 1,000 Market value at end of useful life Useful life 5 years 10 years
Alternative A Alternative B Capital investment Annual expenses $38,000 4,000 4,200 $20,000 5,500 1,000 Market value at end of useful life Useful life 5 years 10 years
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Two mutually exclusive alternatives are being considered for the environmental protection equipment at a petroleum refinery. One of these
alternatives must be selected. The estimated
alternative should be selected? The firm’s MARR is 20% per year. Assume the equipment will be needed indefinitely. b. Assume the study period is shortened to five years. The market value of Alternative B after five years is
estimated to be $15,000. Which alternative would you recommend?
Transcribed Image Text:Alternative A Alternative B
Capital investment
Annual expenses
$38,000
4,000
4,200
$20,000
5,500
1,000
Market value at
end of useful life
Useful life
5 years
10 years
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