It is estimated that a copper mine will produce 10,000 tons of ore during the coming year. Production is expected to increase by 5% per year thereafter in each of the following six years. Profit per ton will be $14 for years one to seven. a. Draw a cash flow diagram for this copper mine operation from the company's viewpoint. b. If the company can earn 10% per year on its capital, what is the equivalent of the coppermines cashflow in year seven?

It is estimated that a copper mine will produce 10,000 tons of ore during the coming year. Production is expected to increase by 5% per year thereafter in each of the following six years. Profit per ton will be $14 for years one to seven. a. Draw a cash flow diagram for this copper mine operation from the company's viewpoint. b. If the company can earn 10% per year on its capital, what is the equivalent of the coppermines cashflow in year seven?

ENGR.ECONOMIC ANALYSIS

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Chapter1: Making Economics Decisions

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