Eddie's Precision Machine Shop is insured for $700,000. The present yearly insurance premium is $1.00 per $100 of coverage. A sprinkler system with an estimated life of 20 years and no salvage value can be installed for $20,000. Annual maintenance costs for the sprinkler system are $1,800. If the sprinkler system is installed, the system must be included in the shop's value for insurance purposes, but the insurance premium will reduce to $0.40 per $100 of coverage. Eddie uses a MARR of 15 %/year. Click here to access the TVM Factor Table Calculator

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**Insurance and Investment Analysis for Eddie's Precision Machine Shop**

Eddie’s Precision Machine Shop currently has an insurance coverage of $700,000. The existing insurance premium is $1.00 for every $100 of coverage. The shop has the option to install a sprinkler system, which is estimated to cost $20,000 and have a lifespan of 20 years, with no salvage value. 

Annual maintenance for the sprinkler system amounts to $1,800. If the system is installed, it will be included in the shop’s total value for insurance. Consequently, the insurance premium will decrease to $0.40 for every $100 of coverage. Eddie applies a Minimum Attractive Rate of Return (MARR) of 15% per year.

For further calculations, please access the TVM Factor Table Calculator [here](#).

**Part A: Investment Analysis**

Determine the annual worth of this investment: $ [Input Field]

*Note: Keep all interim calculations accurate to 5 decimal places and subsequently round your final result to the nearest dollar. A tolerance of ±5 is acceptable.*

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Transcribed Image Text:--- **Insurance and Investment Analysis for Eddie's Precision Machine Shop** Eddie’s Precision Machine Shop currently has an insurance coverage of $700,000. The existing insurance premium is $1.00 for every $100 of coverage. The shop has the option to install a sprinkler system, which is estimated to cost $20,000 and have a lifespan of 20 years, with no salvage value. Annual maintenance for the sprinkler system amounts to $1,800. If the system is installed, it will be included in the shop’s total value for insurance. Consequently, the insurance premium will decrease to $0.40 for every $100 of coverage. Eddie applies a Minimum Attractive Rate of Return (MARR) of 15% per year. For further calculations, please access the TVM Factor Table Calculator [here](#). **Part A: Investment Analysis** Determine the annual worth of this investment: $ [Input Field] *Note: Keep all interim calculations accurate to 5 decimal places and subsequently round your final result to the nearest dollar. A tolerance of ±5 is acceptable.* ---
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The premium based on coverage is the sum that we pay for insurance on the basis of a particular item's value. In this payment mechanism, the insured therefore pays a premium based on the insurance sum.

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