Engineering Economy
Engineering Economy
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ISBN: 9781259253294
Publisher: MCGRAW HILL BOOK COMPANY
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Chapter 8, Problem 1P
To determine

Criteria for selecting Project B.

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The minimum acceptable rate of return (MARR) is 15%. The rate of return for alternative A is 20%. The rate of return for alternative B is 16%. Alternative B requires a huge investment than alternative A.

Under the above circumstance, Project B is preferable if the incremental rate of return between investments A and B is greater than MARR 15%.

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