EBK PRINCIPLES OF OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
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Chapter 5.S, Problem 16P
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Summary Introduction
To determine: The crossover point in miles between a hybrid car and alternative vehicle from competing automobile manufacturer.
Introduction: The point at which the total cost in one mode of delivery exceeds the other mode of delivery is known as crossover point.
b)
Summary Introduction
To determine: The crossover point in miles between a hybrid car and alternative vehicle from competing automobile manufacturer.
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What is the crossover point in miles between the hybrid vehicle and the alternative vehicle from a competing auto manufacturer?
Hybrid Vehicle
Vehicle Purchase Cost
Vehicle Operating Cost per Mile
Useful Life of Vehicle
Miles per Year
Miles per Gallon
Average Fuel Price per Gallon
The crossover point, M, is
$18,000
$0.14
15
16,500
33
$3.95
Alternative Vehicle
Vehicle Purchase Cost
Vehicle Operating Cost per Mile
Useful Life of Vehicle
Miles per Year
Miles per Gallon
Average Fuel Price per Gallon
miles (round your response to the nearest whole number).
$20,000
$0.10
15
16,500
35
$3.95
Using the crossover mileage between the hybrid vehicle and the alternative vehicle from a competing auto manufacturer below, what is the crossover point in years?
Hybrid Vehicle
Vehicle Purchase Cost
Vehicle Operating Cost per Mile
Useful Life of Vehicle
$18,000
$0.13
14
Alternative Vehicle
Vehicle Purchase Cost
Vehicle Operating Cost per Mile
Useful Life of Vehicle
17,000
33
$3.56
$19,500
$0.10
14
17,000
36
$3.56
Miles per Year
Miles per Year
Miles per Gallon
Miles per Gallon
Average Fuel Price per Gallon
Average Fuel Price per Gallon
Given that the crossover mileage is 38,471 miles, the crossover point in years is 1.96 years (round your response to two decimal places).
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