1. Eddie is a production engineer for a major supplier of component parts for cars.He has determined that a robot can be installed on the production line to replaceone employee. The employee earns $20 per hour and benefits worth $8 per hourfor a total annual cost of $58,240 this year. Eddie estimates this cost will increase6% each year. The robot will cost $16,500 to operate for the first year with costsincreasing by $1500 each year. The firm uses an interest rate of 15% and a 10-year planning horizon. The robot costs $75,000 installed and will have a salvagevalue of $5000 after 10 years.Should Eddie recommend that purchase of the robot?

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