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 $195,000 $495,000
Life in years 4 6
Inflation per year (for all costs) 4.00%
Benefit increase per year 7.50%
MARR per year compounded yearly 12.00%
Project life in years 12
First year estimated costs $52,650 $113,850
First year estimated benefits $101,400 $202,950
Salvage value of machine (% of initial cost) 15.00% 12.00%

Possible answeres: 11.44%, 17.98%, 13.19%, and 12.17%

Step by Step Solution

There are 3 Steps involved in it

1 Expert Approved Answer
Step: 1 Unlock blur-text-image
Question Has Been Solved by an Expert!

Get step-by-step solutions from verified subject matter experts

Step: 2 Unlock
Step: 3 Unlock

Students Have Also Explored These Related Finance Questions!