Contemporary Engineering Economics (6th Edition)
Contemporary Engineering Economics (6th Edition)
6th Edition
ISBN: 9780134105598
Author: Chan S. Park
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 14, Problem 39P

(a):

To determine

Calculate the opportunity cost.

(b):

To determine

Calculate the cash flow.

(c):

To determine

Selection of the project.

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