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A solid-waste recycling plant is considering two
types of storage bins using an MARR of 10% per
year. (a) Use ROR evaluation to determine which
should be selected. (b) Confirm the selection using
the regular AW method at MARR = 10% per year.
Storage Bin P Q
First cost, $ −18,000 −35,000
AOC, $ per year −4000 −3600
Salvage value, $ 1000 2700
Life, years 3 6
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