Contemporary Engineering Economics Plus MyLab Engineering with eText -- Access Card Package (6th Edition)
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Author: Chan S. Park
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Chapter 12, Problem 8P
(a):
To determine
Calculate the net cash flow.
(b):
To determine
Calculate the new present worth with working capital.
(c):
To determine
Calculate the required saving.
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