Direct Energy has two options for upgrading a natural gas power station to meet new government standards. Option 1: Direct Energy will make the upgrades themselves. This is expected to cost $10,900 at the end of each month for 13 years. At the end of the operation (in 13 years) Direct Energy expects to sell all equipment needed for the upgrade for $122,000. Option 2: Pay experienced contractors. This will cost $45,000 up front and $10,400 monthly for 11 years. Assume all interest is s25% compounded monthly. Round the answers to NPV (Option 1), and NPV (Option 2) to the nearest dollar. Round 1other answers to two decimal places where apple

Direct Energy has two options for upgrading a natural gas power station to meet new government standards. Option 1: Direct Energy will make the upgrades themselves. This is expected to cost $10,900 at the end of each month for 13 years. At the end of the operation (in 13 years) Direct Energy expects to sell all equipment needed for the upgrade for $122,000. Option 2: Pay experienced contractors. This will cost $45,000 up front and $10,400 monthly for 11 years. Assume all interest is s25% compounded monthly. Round the answers to NPV (Option 1), and NPV (Option 2) to the nearest dollar. Round 1other answers to two decimal places where apple

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

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