A suburban taxi company is considering buying taxiswith diesel engines instead of gasoline engines. Thecars average 120,000 miles a year. Use EUAC todetermine the more economical choice if interest rate is5%. Diesel Gasoline Vehicle cost $ 24,000.00 $19,000.00 Useful life (in years) 5 4 Fuel cost per gallon$ 3.52 $ 3.68 Mileage per gallon 30 25 Annual repairs $900.00 $ 700.00 Annual insurance premium $1,000.00$1,000.00 End of useful life resale value $ 4,000.00 $6,000.00 What is value of EUAC for diesel engine? Whatis the value of EUAC for gasoline engine?

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