#34  Equivalent Annual Annuity Econo- Cool Air conditioners cost $300 to purchase, result in electricity bills of $1500 per year, and last for 5 years. Luxury Air model cost $500, results on electricity bills of $100 per year and last 8 years. The discount rate is 21%. What is the equivalent annual cost of the Econo- Cool Model? What is the equivalent annual cost of the Luxury Air Moel? Which model is more cost efficient?

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#34  Equivalent Annual Annuity

Econo- Cool Air conditioners cost $300 to purchase, result in electricity bills of $1500 per year, and last for 5 years. Luxury Air model cost $500, results on electricity bills of $100 per year and last 8 years. The discount rate is 21%.

  1. What is the equivalent annual cost of the Econo- Cool Model?
  2. What is the equivalent annual cost of the Luxury Air Moel?
  3. Which model is more cost efficient?
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