Question: Data for two machines P and Q are as shown below. At what MARR will both machines be equally attractive for installation? Machine P Machine
Data for two machines P and Q are as shown below. At what MARR will both machines be equally attractive for installation?
| Machine P | Machine Q | |
| Initial cost | $160,000 | $315,000 |
| Life in years | 4 | 6 |
| Inflation per year (for all costs) | 3.00% | |
| Benefit increase per year | 6.00% | |
| MARR per year compounded yearly | 14.00% | |
| Project life in years | 12 | |
| First year estimated costs | $43,200 | $72,450 |
| First year estimated benefits | $83,200 | $129,150 |
| Salvage value of machine (% of initial cost) | 13.50% | 10.00% |
Group of answer choices
11.44%
12.17%
13.19%
17.98%
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