Two mutually exclusive alternatives for office building refrigeration and air conditioning are being investigated. Their relevant costs
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If the hurdle rate (MARR) is 15% per year and the study period is 18 years, which chilling system should be recommended?
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Absorption Compression Chilling (AC) Chilling (CC) Capital investment $80,000 $60,000 Annual operating 40,000 32,000 expenses Salvage (market) value 10,000 9 years Useful life 6 years
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