Compare the projects based on the present worth.
Explanation of Solution
Project A: Cost (C) is $80,000, salvage value (S) is $15,000, operating cost (OC) is $30,000 in year 1 and it increases (IO) by $4,000 each year, time period (n) is 3 years, and interest rate (i) is 12% per year.
Project A: Cost (C) is $120,000, salvage value (S) is $40,000, operating cost (OC) is $8,000 in year 1 and it increases (IO) by $6,500 each year, time period (n) is 3 years, and interest rate (i) is 12% per year.
The present worth of project A (PW) can be calculated as follows:
The present worth of project A is -$142,444.19.
The present worth of project B (PW) can be calculated as follows:
The present worth of project B is -$125,178.56. Since the present worth of project B is greater than project A, select project B.
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