EBK ENGINEERING ECONOMY
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Author: Koelling
Publisher: YUZU
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Chapter 12, Problem 1P
To determine
Select the alternative.
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Time period is denoted by n and the interest is denoted by i. Equivalent annual cost (EUAC) of alternate nothing can be calculated as follows.
Equivalent annual cost of alternate nothing is $10,000.
Increasing rate is denoted by f. Equivalent annual cost (EUAC) of alternate culvert can be calculated as follows.
Equivalent annual cost of alternate culvert is $7,688. The equivalent annual cost is lower for the alternate culvert. Thus, select alternate culvert.
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