ENGR.ECONOMIC ANALYSIS
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Author: NEWNAN
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Chapter 9, Problem 50P
(a)
To determine
To select: The best alternative based on computation of payback period.
(b)
To determine
To select: The best alternative based on future worth analysis.
(c)
To determine
To select: The best alternative based on benefit-cost ratio analysis.
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Three independent alternatives are given below.
If MARR is 18%, what is your decision?
A
B
C
Initial Cost
$4.50
$1.90
$1.20
Annual Revenues
$4.00
$2.50
$3.00
Salvage Value
$0.50
$0.90
$0.00
Annual Operating &
Maintenance Costs
$1.20
$1.90
$2.70
Estimated life, in years
3
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Carlisle Company has been cited and must invest in equipment to reduce stack emissions or face EPA fines of $20,500 per year. An
emission reduction filter will cost $75,000 and have an expected life of 5 years. Carlisle's MARR is 10%/year.
Part a
What is the future worth of this investment? $
Carry all interim calculations to 5 decimal places and then round your final answer to the nearest dollar. The tolerance is £10.
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