Data for problems 5 to 8 Data for four mutually exclusive alternatives are given in the table below. Assume a life of 6 years and a MARR of 10%, and EUAB stands for equivalent uniform annual benefit. Alt. A Alt. B Initial Cost $560 $340 EUAB $140 Salvage $40 Value OC1.45 OD079 $100 So Alt. C $120 $40 SO Alt. D Do Nothing SO SO The AB/AC ratio for the third increment, (A-B) is OA094 OB. 0.89

A major equipment purchase is being considered by Metro Atlanta. The initial cost is determined to be $1,000,000. It is estimated that this new equipment will save $100,000 the first year and increase gradually by $50,000 every year for the next 6 years. MARR=10% a. Using Benefit- Cost analysis, what is the Benefit/Cost ratio for this equipment purchase? b. Based on the Benefit/Cost analysis should Metro Atlanta purchase the equipment?

A dyeing and finishing plant is interested in acquiring a dyeing machine for the production of a new product. Three alternatives are being considered assummarized below. Which alternative should be recommended if the plant’sMARR (hurdle rate) is 15% per year using (a) the IRR method and (b) the annual worth method?

Compare the alternatives below on the basis of their capitalized costs. Assume the MARR is 10% per year, compounded annually Project A Project B Project C First cost ($200,000) ($275,000) ($800,000) Annual income $60,000 $70,000 $80,000 Salvage value $40,000 $60,000 $500,000 Life, years 4 7 infinity