A contractor can purchase a dump truck for P850,000. It is estimated that if sold at the end of 7 years it wil have a value of P100,000. Its estimated annual maintainance cost is P12,000 and daily operating expenses are estimated to be P320, including the wage of the driver. It is also possible to hire a similar unit for P1,200 a day including fuel cost. If money is worth 10%, how many days a year the dump truck to be used to justify the purchase of the truck?

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A contractor can purchase a dump truck for
P850,000. It is estimated that if sold at the end
of 7 years it wil have a value of P100,000. Its
estimated annual maintainance cost is P12,000
and daily operating expenses are estimated to
be P320, including the wage of the driver. It is
also possible to hire a similar unit for P1,200 a
day including fuel cost. If money is worth 10%,
how many days a year the dump truck to be
used to justify the purchase of the truck?
Transcribed Image Text:A contractor can purchase a dump truck for P850,000. It is estimated that if sold at the end of 7 years it wil have a value of P100,000. Its estimated annual maintainance cost is P12,000 and daily operating expenses are estimated to be P320, including the wage of the driver. It is also possible to hire a similar unit for P1,200 a day including fuel cost. If money is worth 10%, how many days a year the dump truck to be used to justify the purchase of the truck?
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