Engineering Economy (17th Edition)
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Author: William G. Sullivan, Elin M. Wicks, C. Patrick Koelling
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Chapter 12, Problem 3P
A new snow making machine utilizes technology that permits snow to be produced in ambient temperature of 70 degrees Fahrenheit or below. The estimated cash flows for the ski resort contemplating this investment are uncertain as shown below (note: pr. = probability).
The machine is expected to have a useful life of 12 years, and the MARR of the ski resort is 8% per year. What is the expected present worth of this investment?
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1.1200
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1.4049
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If the company's MARR is known to be 10%, is the investment justified?
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Engineering Economy (17th Edition)
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