1. Software and hardware for optimizing cell design of robotic picking lines have an installed cost of USD 78000 with no residual value after 5 years. For years 2 and 4, use DDB (double declining balance) book depreciation to determine (a) the depreciation charge, and (b) the book value.
2. You are considering purchasing a dump truck. The truck will cost $45000 and have an operating and maintenance cost that starts at $15000 the first year and increases by $2000 per year. Assume that the salvage value at the end of five years is $9000 and interest rate is 12%. What is the equivalent annual cost of owning and operating the truck?
3. Seaside Bay Fisheries, an aquaculture company, has secured a five-year lease on a 15-acre coastal property, which will be used for oyster farming. The lease agreement stipulates an annual payment of $15000 to be paid at the beginning of each year. The general inflation rate over the lease period is expected to be 4 percent per year. Find the equivalent cost of the lease payments in constant dollars during each period, considering an inflation rate of four percent. No AI , No blagarism , their answers are not correct and not convincing , i want real answers from real expert with details from expert so i can understand fully