The LJB Company must replace a freezer and is trying to decide between the following two alternatives: Item                                   Freezer A               Freezer B                                Investment required             (29,000)                   (25,000) Annual electrical bill              (3,000)                     (4,000) Salvage value                         6,000                        5,000 Project life in years                  11                               11 The LJB Company’s cost of capital is 8 percent.  Which investment provides LJB with the lowest total cost

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The LJB Company must replace a freezer and is trying to decide between the following two alternatives:

Item                                   Freezer A               Freezer B                               

Investment required             (29,000)                   (25,000)

Annual electrical bill              (3,000)                     (4,000)

Salvage value                         6,000                        5,000

Project life in years                  11                               11

The LJB Company’s cost of capital is 8 percent.  Which investment provides LJB with the lowest total cost?

 

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The UB Company must replace a freezer and is trying to decide between the following two alternatives:
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Item
Investment required
Freezer A
Freezer B
(29,000)
(25,000)
Annual electrical bill
(3,000)
(4,000)
Salvage value
6,000
5,000
Project life in years
11
11
The UB Company's cost of capital is 8 percent. Which investment provides UB with the lowest total cost?
Transcribed Image Text:#9 The UB Company must replace a freezer and is trying to decide between the following two alternatives: | is Item Investment required Freezer A Freezer B (29,000) (25,000) Annual electrical bill (3,000) (4,000) Salvage value 6,000 5,000 Project life in years 11 11 The UB Company's cost of capital is 8 percent. Which investment provides UB with the lowest total cost?
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