ABC Technologies,Inc is evaluating two alternatives to produce its new plastic filament with tribological(low friction) properties for creating custom bearing for 3-D printers, The estimates associated with its alternatives are shown below. Using a MARR of 20% per year, whic alternative has the lower present worth?

ABC Technologies,Inc is evaluating two alternatives to produce its new plastic filament with tribological(low friction) properties for creating custom bearing for 3-D printers, The estimates associated with its alternatives are shown below. Using a MARR of 20% per year, whic alternative has the lower present worth?

ENGR.ECONOMIC ANALYSIS

14th Edition

ISBN:9780190931919

Author:NEWNAN

Publisher:NEWNAN

Chapter1: Making Economics Decisions

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