i.
Present Worth Alternative is being used.
Answer to Problem 72P
Using Present Worth Method, Alternative 1 should be selected.
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Interest Rate = 8%.
Concept used:
Calculation:
Alternative 1
Present Worth =
The Present worth of alternative 1 is $65.56
Alternative 2
Present Worth:
The Present Worth of Alternative 2 is -$51.4
Alternative 3:
Alternative 4:
The Present worth of alternative 4 is $0
The Present worth of alternative 1 is numerically higher.
Conclusion:
So, using Present Worth Method, Alternative 1 should be selected.
ii.
Present Worth Alternative is being used.
Answer to Problem 72P
Interest Rate is 12%.
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Interest Rate is 12%.
Concept used:
RATE OF RETURN: It is a return which usually an investor gets on speculation. Investment can be done on shares, bonds etc. If rate of return is calculated for a fiscal year, then it is termed as annual rate of return.
Calculation:
Alternative 1
Present Worth =
The Present worth of Alternative 1 is -$20.93
Alternative 2
The Present Worth of Alternative 2 is -$153.07
Alternative 3
The Present Worth of Alternative 3 is -$77.02
Alternative 4
The Present Worth of Alternative 4 is $0.
Conclusion:
The Present Worth of Alternative 4 is numerically higher.
So, using Present Worth Method, Alternative 4 should be selected.
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