Basics Of Engineering Economy
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ISBN: 9780073376356
Author: Leland Blank, Anthony Tarquin
Publisher: MCGRAW-HILL HIGHER EDUCATION
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Chapter 6, Problem 36P
The four alternatives described below are being evaluated.
- a. If the proposals are independent, which one(s) should be selected at a MARR of 17% per year?
- b. If the proposals are mutually exclusive, which one should be selected at a MARR of 14.5% per year?
- c. If the proposals are mutually exclusive, which one should be selected at a MARR of 10.0% per year?
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