Question: It has been decided that whole body scanning technology will be used for airport security purposes. Two types of devices are being considered at a

It has been decided that whole body scanning technology will be used for airport security purposes. Two types of devices are being
considered at a certain airport (only one will be selected): back scatter (B) and millimeter wave (W). The selected scanning equipment
is to be used for six years at which time better technology will be available. Thus, neither equipment type (B or W) will be considered
useful after the 6-year period. The economic decision criterion at this airport is to meet or exceed a 15% annual return on its
investment. Based on the data found in the table below which scanner should be selected? Use the PW method of analysis.
 It has been decided that whole body scanning technology will be

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