An engineering analysis by net present worth (NPW) is to be made for the purchase of two devices A and B (both useful life of 10 years. If an 8% interest rate is used, recommend the device to be purchased. Find PWA = $  Find PWB = $  Select Device

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An engineering analysis by net present worth (NPW) is to be made for the purchase of two devices A and B (both useful life of 10 years. If an 8% interest rate is used, recommend the device to be purchased.

  1. Find PWA = $ 
  2. Find PWB = $ 
  3. Select Device 
Device A
Device B
Cost
$600
700
Uniform
Annual Benefit
$100
100
Salvage
$250
180
Transcribed Image Text:Device A Device B Cost $600 700 Uniform Annual Benefit $100 100 Salvage $250 180
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