ou can use machine A with an initial investment of $1,000 and a maintenance cost of $7,980 annually for the next five years. Alternatively, you can purchase machine B for $12,000 initial cost today, plus $5,000 annual maintenance with the same 5 years life. At a cost of capital of 15%, you should: Show your Work    A. Use machine A and save $600 in equivalent annual annuity.  B. Use machine A and save $302 in equivalent annual annuity.  C. Use the machine B and save $596 in equivalent annual annuity.  D. Buy the machine C and save $600 in equivalent annual annuity.  E. Buy machine B and save $596 in equivalent annual annuity.

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You can use machine A with an initial investment of $1,000 and a maintenance cost of $7,980 annually for the next five years. Alternatively, you can purchase machine B for $12,000 initial cost today, plus $5,000 annual maintenance with the same 5 years life. At a cost of capital of 15%, you should: Show your Work

 
  •  A. Use machine A and save $600 in equivalent annual annuity.
  •  B. Use machine A and save $302 in equivalent annual annuity.
  •  C. Use the machine B and save $596 in equivalent annual annuity.
  •  D. Buy the machine C and save $600 in equivalent annual annuity.
  •  E. Buy machine B and save $596 in equivalent annual annuity.
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