Apply incremental B/C analysis at an interest rate of 8% per year to determine which alternative should be selected. Use a 20-year study period, and assume the damage costs might occur in year 6 of the study period. Alternative A Alternative B Initial cost, S 600,000 800,000 Annual M&O 50,000 70,000 costs, S/year Potential damage 950,000 250,000 costs. S

Apply incremental B/C analysis at an interest rate of 8% per year to determine which alternative should be selected. Use a 20-year study period, and assume the damage costs might occur in year 6 of the study period. Alternative A Alternative B Initial cost, S 600,000 800,000 Annual M&O 50,000 70,000 costs, S/year Potential damage 950,000 250,000 costs. S

Managerial Economics: Applications, Strategies and Tactics (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter17: Long-term Investment Analysis

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