Type A: First cost P250,000 Annual operating cost $65,000 Insurance and property taxes = 4% Payroll taxes = 5% Extimate life - 12 years Type B: First cost P370,000 Annual operating cost P30,000 Annual Labor cost P38 000 Insurance and property taxes = 4% Payroll taxes = 5% Extimate life = 12 years

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A company is considering two types of equipment for its manufacturing plant. Pertinent data are as follows in the given figure below. If the minimum required rate of return is 15%, which equipment should be selected ? Use present worth cost method.

Type A:
First cost P250,000
Annual operating cost P65,000
Insurance and property taxes = 4%
Payroll taxes = 5%
Extimate life = 12 years
Type B:
First cost $370,000
Annual operating cost $30,000
Annual Labor cost P38 000
Insurance and property taxes = 4%
Payroll taxes = 5%
Extimate life = 12 years
Transcribed Image Text:Type A: First cost P250,000 Annual operating cost P65,000 Insurance and property taxes = 4% Payroll taxes = 5% Extimate life = 12 years Type B: First cost $370,000 Annual operating cost $30,000 Annual Labor cost P38 000 Insurance and property taxes = 4% Payroll taxes = 5% Extimate life = 12 years
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