Question: 1. Three mutually exclusive alternatives are being evaluated, and their cost and revenues are listed in Table 6-1. (1) If MARR is 20% per year

1. Three mutually exclusive alternatives are being evaluated, and their cost and revenues are listed in Table 6-1.

(1) If MARR is 20% per year and the analysis period is 10 years, use the PW method to determine which alternatives are economically accepted and which one should be selected?

(2) If the total capital investment budget available is $50,000, which alternative should be selected?

Table 6-1


Alternative 1
Alternative 2
Alternative 3
Capital investment
$300,000
$450,000
$600,000
Annual revenue
$200,000
$100,000
$200,000
Annual cost
$50,000
$50,000
$100,000
Market value at end
$50,000
$50,000
$100,000
Useful life (years)
10
10
10

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