) An intern has to estimate the purchased equipment cost (PEC) of a new heat exchanger. The company recently purchased a smaller exchanger (Area = 250 m2) for $22,000. What is the PEC of a new heat exchanger (Area = 500 m2)? Use the 6/10 rule in your calculation

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A) An intern has to estimate the purchased equipment cost (PEC) of a new heat exchanger. The company recently purchased a smaller exchanger (Area = 250 m2) for $22,000. What is the PEC of a new heat exchanger (Area = 500 m2)? Use the 6/10 rule in your calculation

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