EBK CONTEMPORARY ENGINEERING ECONOMICS
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ISBN: 9780134123950
Author: Park
Publisher: PEARSON CUSTOM PUB.(CONSIGNMENT)
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Chapter 5, Problem 12P
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Calculate the maximum price for machine.
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EBK CONTEMPORARY ENGINEERING ECONOMICS
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