Question

Determine the better of the two alternatives using the present worth analysis. Use an interest rateof 10%. Alt. X------Alt. Y Initial cost $12,500 $8,900 Annual benefit $6,800 $2,000 Salvage value

$5,000 $8,900 Life in years 2 years 3 Years

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