Question: Data for two mutually exclusive alternatives at an interest rate of 7% are given below. Alternative A Alternative B Initial Cost $4,000 $3,000 Annual Benefit

Data for two mutually exclusive alternatives at an interest rate of 7% are given below.

Alternative A Alternative B
Initial Cost

$4,000

$3,000
Annual Benefit ( Begin at end of year 1) $1,000 $600
Annual Cost ( Begin at end of year 1) $300 $100
Salvage Value $500 $0
Useful Life (years) 5 10

Assume that you can replace Alternative A after 5 years. Therefore, you must consider the analysis period to be 10 years.

What is the net present worth (to the closest penny) for Alternative A?

What is the net present worth (to the closest penny) for Alternative B

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