An industrial firm can purchase a certain machine for $40.000. A down payment of S-1.000 is required. and the balance can be paid in five equal year-end installments at 7% interest on the unpaid balance. As an alternative. the machine can be purchased for $36,000 in cash. If the firm 's MARR is 10%, determine which alternative should be accepted using the annual equivalence method.

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An industrial firm can purchase a certain machine for $40.000. A down payment of S-1.000 is required. and the balance can be paid in five equal year-end installments at 7% interest on the unpaid balance. As an alternative. the machine can be purchased for $36,000 in cash. If the firm 's MARR is 10%, determine which alternative should be accepted using the annual equivalence method.

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