An aircraft hangar requires a new high-efficiency HVAC system for environmental control and reducing heating and cooling expenses. The cost of the HVAC system is $5.0 million, and the annual savings are expected to be $400,000. The useful life of the HVAC system is 20 years, and its residual value is zero. a) What is the simple payback period? b) What is the internal rate of return? (Note: You can use the tables in the book or Excel to find the IRR, but in either case show work and/or cut & paste a spreadsheet. If using the tables an approximate answer will be acceptable)

An aircraft hangar requires a new high-efficiency HVAC system for environmental control and reducing heating and cooling expenses. The cost of the HVAC system is $5.0 million, and the annual savings are expected to be $400,000. The useful life of the HVAC system is 20 years, and its residual value is zero. a) What is the simple payback period? b) What is the internal rate of return? (Note: You can use the tables in the book or Excel to find the IRR, but in either case show work and/or cut & paste a spreadsheet. If using the tables an approximate answer will be acceptable)

ENGR.ECONOMIC ANALYSIS

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Chapter1: Making Economics Decisions

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