Alternative X has a first cost of 9000 an annual operating cost of 1500 , and a salvage value of 2325 after 8 year. Alternative Y has a first cost of 10000 an annual operating cost of 1600 , and a salvage value of 3800 after 8 year. If MARR of 8% per year, approximately what is the PW of each alternative? Select one: a. PW of X= -16528 and PW of Y= -17313 O b, PW of X= -16860 and PW of Y= -17661 O c. PW of X= -16693 and PW of Y= -17486 O d. PW of X= -16364 and PW of Y= -17142

Alternative X has a first cost of 9000 an annual operating cost of 1500 , and a salvage value of 2325 after 8 year. Alternative Y has a first cost of 10000 an annual operating cost of 1600 , and a salvage value of 3800 after 8 year. If MARR of 8% per year, approximately what is the PW of each alternative? Select one: a. PW of X= -16528 and PW of Y= -17313 O b, PW of X= -16860 and PW of Y= -17661 O c. PW of X= -16693 and PW of Y= -17486 O d. PW of X= -16364 and PW of Y= -17142

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Chapter1: Making Economics Decisions

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