Contemporary Engineering Economics (6th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134105598
Author: Chan S. Park
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 7, Problem 44P
You are considering two types of automobiles. Model A costs $18,000 and model B costs $15,624. Although the two models are essentially the same, after four years of use, model A can be sold for $9,000, while model B can be sold for $6,500. Model A commands a better resale value because its styling is popular among young college students. Determine the
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