Question: Alpha software is considering replacing one of their computer servers with a newer model, the current model in question is now worth $1,200,000 (future market

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Alpha software is considering replacing one of their computer servers with a newer model, the current model in question is now worth $1,200,000 (future market values is forecasted to drop by 20% per year). If kept the current server system will require an immediate overhaul that costs $200,000. The operation cost of this server is $170,000 for the rst year and will increase by 33% aerwards. A new server model is available which has a 10 years of service life, costs $2,500,000 with 0&M costs of $120,000 for the 1St year which increases by 32% for subsequent years. The new server's (challenger's) market value will drop 25% per year through its service life. Knowing that the company's MARR is 10% A] Plot total AE cost (uniform annual equivalent cost) vs useful life for the defender as well as the challenger up to 10 years. B] Find the economic lives of the defender & the challenger. C] Determine if/wh en the defender should be replaced within 10 years

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