An automaton asset with a high first cost of $10 million has required capital recovery (CR) of $1,985,000 per year. The correct interpretation of this CR value is that:

(a) The owner must pay an additional $1,985,000 each year to retain the asset.

(b) Each year of its expected life, a net revenue of $1,985,000 must be realized to recover the $10 million first cost and the required rate of return on this investment.

(c) Each year of its expected life, a net revenue of $1,985,000 must be realized to recover the $10 million first cost.

(d) The services provided by the asset will stop if less than $1,985,000 in net revenue is reported in any year.