Consider the following alternatives for a heating system: Alternative A: Rent a heating system at a cost of $500 per year over a 10-year period. Installation charge of $300 and no salvage value. It is expected to provide energy savings of $200 per year. Alternative B: Purchase a heating system for a total cost of $3.600, including installation. It has a salvage value of $1000 after 10 years of service, and is expected to provide energy savings of $500 per year. Alternative C: Purchase a heating system for a total cost of $8000, including installation. Half of the cost is paid now and the other half is paid at the end of three years. It has a salvage value of $1.000 after 10 years and is expected to provide energy savings of $1,000 per year. For a MARR of 12%, which heating system should be installed?

Consider the following alternatives for a heating system: Alternative A: Rent a heating system at a cost of $500 per year over a 10-year period. Installation charge of $300 and no salvage value. It is expected to provide energy savings of $200 per year. Alternative B: Purchase a heating system for a total cost of $3.600, including installation. It has a salvage value of $1000 after 10 years of service, and is expected to provide energy savings of $500 per year. Alternative C: Purchase a heating system for a total cost of $8000, including installation. Half of the cost is paid now and the other half is paid at the end of three years. It has a salvage value of $1.000 after 10 years and is expected to provide energy savings of $1,000 per year. For a MARR of 12%, which heating system should be installed?

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