4. Konica Minolta plans to sell a copier that prints documents on both sides simultaneously, cutting in half the time it takes to complete big commercial jobs. The costs associated with producing chemicallytreated vinyl rollers and fi ber-impregnated rubber rollers are shown below. Determine which of the two types should be selected by calculating the rate of return on the incremental investment. Assume the company's MARR is 21% per year. Treated Impregnated First cost, $ Annual cost, $ per year -100,000 Salvage value, $ Life, years -50,000 -95,000 -85,000 11,000 5,000 3

4. Konica Minolta plans to sell a copier that prints documents on both sides simultaneously, cutting in half the time it takes to complete big commercial jobs. The costs associated with producing chemicallytreated vinyl rollers and fi ber-impregnated rubber rollers are shown below. Determine which of the two types should be selected by calculating the rate of return on the incremental investment. Assume the company's MARR is 21% per year. Treated Impregnated First cost, $ Annual cost, $ per year -100,000 Salvage value, $ Life, years -50,000 -95,000 -85,000 11,000 5,000 3

Exploring Economics

8th Edition

ISBN:9781544336329

Author:Robert L. Sexton

Publisher:Robert L. Sexton

Chapter16: The Markets For Labor, Capital, And Land

Section: Chapter Questions

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