A firm is considering purchasing equipment that will reduce costs by P40,000. The equipment costs P3000,000 and has a salvage value of P50,000 and a life of 7 years. The annual maintenance costs is P6,000. While not in use by the firm, the equipment can be rented to other to generate an income of P10,000 per year. If money can be invested for an 8% return, is the firm justified in buying the equipment? Solve via (a) rate of return method

A firm is considering purchasing equipment that will reduce costs by P40,000. The equipment costs P3000,000 and has a salvage value of P50,000 and a life of 7 years. The annual maintenance costs is P6,000. While not in use by the firm, the equipment can be rented to other to generate an income of P10,000 per year. If money can be invested for an 8% return, is the firm justified in buying the equipment? Solve via (a) rate of return method

Elements Of Electromagnetics

7th Edition

ISBN:9780190698614

Author:Sadiku, Matthew N. O.

Publisher:Sadiku, Matthew N. O.

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