Engineering Economy (17th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134870069
Author: William G. Sullivan, Elin M. Wicks, C. Patrick Koelling
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Chapter 6, Problem 25P
Two 100 horsepower motors are being considered for use:
If power costs $0.10 per kWh, and if the interest rate is 12%, how many hours of operation per year is required to justify the purchase of XYZ brand motor? (1 hp = 0.746 kW). Which motor would you select if the motor is expected to operate 2,000 hours per year? Explain why. (6.4)
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