Engineering Economy (16th Edition) - Standalone book
16th Edition
ISBN: 9780133439274
Author: William G. Sullivan, Elin M. Wicks, C. Patrick Koelling
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 2, Problem 35P
a.
To determine
The design that should be adopted of 125,000 units are sold.
b.
To determine
The annual savings over the other design.
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