FUND. OF CORPORATE FIN. 18MNTH ACCESS
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Chapter 10, Problem 26QP
Break-Even Cost [LO2] The previous problem suggests that using CFLs instead of incandescent bulbs is a no-brainer. However, electricity costs actually vary quite a bit depending on location and user type (you can get information on your rates from your local power company). An industrial user in West Virginia might pay $.04 per kilowatt-hour whereas a residential user in Hawaii might pay $.25. What’s the breakeven cost per kilowatt-hour in Problem 25?
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