A certain assembly requires rods varying in length from 0.25 to 4 inches long. The rods may

Question:

A certain assembly requires rods varying in length from 0.25 to 4 inches long. The rods may be made from either brass or steel. The machining cost of brass rods is \($0.0054\) + \($0.006L\) per piece, where L is the length of the rod in inches. For steel, the machining cost is \($0.0072\) + \($0.010L\) per piece. Brass rods cost \($0.022\) per inch, and steel rods cost \($0.007\) per inch.

a. What length will equalize the cost of brass versus steel?

b. What type of rod should be used?

Fantastic news! We've Found the answer you've been seeking!

Step by Step Answer:

Related Book For  book-img-for-question

Principles Of Engineering Economic Analysis

ISBN: 9781118163832

6th Edition

Authors: John A. White, Kenneth E. Case, David B. Pratt

Question Posted: