Q#5. A company must choose between new computer systems: Alpha and Bravo, to replace the existing system to support its ongoing operations. System alpha costs $50,000 and will result in savings of $19,000 per year during its four-year life. System Bravo costs $75,000 and will result in savings of $15,000 per year during its nine-year life. The appropriate discount rate is 8%. Which system should the firm choose and why? Assume both systems can be replicated indefinitely and there are no taxes.

Q#5. A company must choose between new computer systems: Alpha and Bravo, to replace the existing system to support its ongoing operations. System alpha costs $50,000 and will result in savings of $19,000 per year during its four-year life. System Bravo costs $75,000 and will result in savings of $15,000 per year during its nine-year life. The appropriate discount rate is 8%. Which system should the firm choose and why? Assume both systems can be replicated indefinitely and there are no taxes.

Cornerstones of Cost Management (Cornerstones Series)

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Chapter19: Capital Investment

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