You have been asked to evaluate two alternatives, X and Y, that may increase plant capacity for manufacturing high-pressure hydraulic hoses. The parameters associated with each alternative have been estimated. Which one should be selected on the basis of a present worth comparison at an interest rate of 11% per year? Why is yours the correct choice? Alternative  X  Y First Cost $-30,000 $-60,000 Maintenance cost, per year $-9000

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You have been asked to evaluate two alternatives, X and Y, that may increase plant capacity for manufacturing high-pressure hydraulic hoses. The parameters associated with each alternative have been estimated. Which one should be selected on the basis of a present worth comparison at an interest rate of 11% per year? Why is yours the correct choice?

Alternative  X  Y
First Cost $-30,000 $-60,000
Maintenance cost, per year $-9000 $-3000
Salvage Value $1,500 $2,500
Life 5 years 5 years

 

The present worth of alternative X is $ __ and that of alternative Y is$ __.

Alternative __ is selected by the company.

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