QUESTIONS

$1.$ Estimate the operating cost per procedure for each alternative regarding

the provision of ultrasound services. Estimate the total per procedure

costs including Capital and Maintenance cost for each alternative $($in this

question, ignore the $8\%$ discount if three units are purchased.$)$

$2.$ a$.$ Now consider the $8$ percent discount: compare the $2$ Alternatives $($redo

question $1$ but with $8\%$ discount$).$

b$.$ What discount $($in $\%)$ would make the two alternatives equal in costs?

$3.$ What subjective factors would influence the decision as to which alternative

to choose? Be creative and name $4$ factors