Engineering Economy (17th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134870069
Author: William G. Sullivan, Elin M. Wicks, C. Patrick Koelling
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 11, Problem 5P
(a):
To determine
Calculate the breakeven investment.
(b):
To determine
Calculate the time period.
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Chapter 11 Solutions
Engineering Economy (17th Edition)
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