Two methods can be used to produce solar panels for electric power generation. Method 1 will have an initial cost of $800,000, an AOC of $150,000 per year, and $125,000 salvage value after its 3-year life. Method 2 will cost $910,000 with an AOC of $125,000 and a $230,000 salvage value after its 5-year life. Assume your boss asked you to determine which method is better, but she wants the analysis done over a three-year planning period. You estimate the salvage

The costs and revenue projections for a new product are estimated. What is the estimated profit at a production rate of 20% above breakeven? Fixed cost = $522,000 per year Production cost per unit = $201 Revenue per unit = $338 The estimated profit is determined to be $ per year.

Mid-Valley Industrial Extension Service, a state-sponsoredagency, provides water quality sampling services toall business and industrial firms in a 10-county region.Last month, the service purchased all necessary lab equipmentfor full in-house testing and analysis. Now, an outsourcingcompany has offered to take over this function ona per-sample basis. Data and quotes for the two optionshave been collected. The MARR for government projectsis 5% per year and a study period of 8 years is chosen.In-house: Equipment and supplies initially cost$125,000 for a life of 8 years, an AOCof $15,000, and annual salaries of$175,000. Sample costs average $25.There is no significant salvage valuefor the equipment and supplies currentlyowned.Outsourced: Cost averages $100 per sample for thefirst 5 years, increasing to $125 persample for years 6 through 8. Determine the breakeven number of tests between the two options.

Two processes can be used for producing a polymer that reduces friction loss in engines. Process T will have a first cost of $760,000, an operating cost of $100,000 per year, and a salvage value of $80,000 after its 2-year life. Process W will have a first cost of $1,200,000, an operating cost of $25,000 per year, and a $120,000 salvage value after its 4-year life. Process W will also require updating at the end of year 2 at a cost of $90,000. Which process should be selected on the basis of a present worth analysis at a MARR of 12% per year? The present worth of process T is $-[ and the present worth of process W is $- The process selected on the basis of the present worth analysis is process W

A professional photographer who specializes in wedding-related activities paid $49,000 for equipment that will have a $2000 salvage value after 5 years. He estimates that his costs associated with each event amount to $65 per day. If he charges $300 per day for his services, how many days per year must he be employed in order to break even at an interest rate of 8% per year? The number of days required for break even is determined to be per year.

The MARR is 7% per year, capital investment is $118,864, annual expense is $30,127, annual revenue is $89,754, salvage value is $18,093, The study period is 10 years. What is the AW?

A company that manufactures high-speed submersible rotary-indexing spindles is considering an upgrade of production equipment to reduce costs over the next 5 years. The company can invest $80,000 now, 1 year from now, or 2 years from now. Depending on when the investment is made, the savings will vary. The saving estimates are $23,000, $29,500, or $38,000 per year if the investment is made now, 1 year from now, or 2 years from now, respectively. The company will only invest if the ROR is at least 20% per year. Using a future worth analysis, determine if the timing of the investment will affect the return requirement and, if so, when the investment should be made

An engineer must decide between two ways to pump concrete to the top of a seven-story building. Plan 1 requires the leasing of equipment for $60,000 initially and will cost between $0.40 and $0.95 per metric ton to operate, with a most likely cost of $0.50 per metric ton. The pumper can pump 100 metric tons per 8-hour day. If leased, the asset will have a contract period of 5 years. Plan 2 is a rental option that will cost $17,000 per year. In addition, an extra $13.5 per hour labor cost will be incurred for operating the rented equipment per 8-hour day. Which plan should the engineer recommend if the equipment will be needed for 90 days per year? The MARR is 12% per year.

Two processes can be used for producing a polymer that reduces friction loss in engines. Process T will have a first cost of $660,000, an operating cost of $90,000 per year, and a salvage value of $80,000 after its 2-year life. Process W will have a first cost of $1,100,000, an operating cost of $25,000 per year, and a $120,000 salvage value after its 4-year life. Process W will also require updating at the end of year 2 at a cost of $90,000. Which process should be selected on the basis of a present worth analysis at a MARR of 12% per year? The present worth of process T is $- and the present worth of process W is $- The process selected on the basis of the present worth analysis is process (Click to select) ✓

Copper and nickel electroless plating processes are under consideration for printed circuit boards. The copper process has fixed costs of $110,000 per year with a variable cost of $66 per batch. The nickel process has a fixed cost of $89,500 per year and a variable cost of $90 per batch. Determine the number of batches that must be produced each year in order for the processes to break even.   The number of batches that must be produced each year in order for the processes to break even is  batches.