Three machines are being considered for purchase. If the interest rate is 10%, which machine should be bought? a) Select the best alternative using annual worth analysis. b) Select the best alternative using present worth analysis.                                                                             A            B         C Initial cost                                                       150000 210000 300000 Annual operating cost                                       20000 15000 8000 Repairs will have to be made every 5 years       20000 50000 38000 Salvage value                                                     40000 60000 80000 Useful life                                                      10 years 15 years 20 years

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Three machines are being considered for purchase. If the interest rate is 10%, which machine should be bought?
a) Select the best alternative using annual worth analysis.
b) Select the best alternative using present worth analysis.
                                                                            A            B         C
Initial cost                                                       150000 210000 300000
Annual operating cost                                       20000 15000 8000
Repairs will have to be made every 5 years       20000 50000 38000
Salvage value                                                     40000 60000 80000
Useful life                                                      10 years 15 years 20 years

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