Rollerblade, a maker of skating gear, is evaluating two alternative presses. Press A costs $88,000, has a 4-year life, and is expected to generate annual cash inflows of $30,100 in each of the 4 years. Press B costs $122,000, has an 8-year life, and is expected to generate annual cash inflows of $24,600 in each of 8 years. The cost of replacement for A is $96,000, and the replacement press will generate cash inflows of $30,100 for another 4 years. Rollerblade uses a 12% cost of capital. Which press should be chosen?

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  1. Rollerblade, a maker of skating gear, is evaluating two alternative presses.
    Press A costs $88,000, has a 4-year life, and is expected to generate annual cash inflows of $30,100 in each of the 4 years.
    Press B costs $122,000, has an 8-year life, and is expected to generate annual cash inflows of $24,600 in each of 8 years.
    The cost of replacement for A is $96,000, and the replacement press will generate cash inflows of $30,100 for another 4 years. Rollerblade uses a 12% cost of capital.
    Which press should be chosen?  
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