TABLE P6-48 Table for Problem 6-48 Factor B W Capital investment Useful life (years) Annual expenses $210,000 $264,000 10 $31,000 in the first year and increasing $19,000 in the first year and increasing $2,000 per year thereafter $21,000 5.7% per year thereafter $38,000 Market value (end of useful life)

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It has been decided that whole body scanning technology will be used for airport security purposes. Two types of devices are being considered at a certain airport (only one will be selected): back scatter (B) and millimeter wave (W). The selected scanning equipment is to be used for six years. The economic decision criterion at this airport is to meet or exceed a 15% annual return on its investment. Based on the data found in the shown Table. which scanner should be selected? Use the PW method of analysis. Which rule, did you use in your analysis? 

TABLE P6-48 Table for Problem 6-48
Factor
B
W
Capital investment
Useful life (years)
Annual expenses
$210,000
$264,000
10
$31,000 in the first year and increasing $19,000 in the first year and increasing
$2,000 per year thereafter
$21,000
5.7% per year thereafter
$38,000
Market value (end
of useful life)
Transcribed Image Text:TABLE P6-48 Table for Problem 6-48 Factor B W Capital investment Useful life (years) Annual expenses $210,000 $264,000 10 $31,000 in the first year and increasing $19,000 in the first year and increasing $2,000 per year thereafter $21,000 5.7% per year thereafter $38,000 Market value (end of useful life)
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