Problem 5 ( 15 points) An engineer must recommend one of two rapid prototyping machines...

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Problem 5 ( 15 points) An engineer must recommend one of two rapid prototyping machines for integration into an upgraded manufacturing line. She obtained estimates from salespeople from two companies. Salesman A gave her the estimates in constant-value (today's) dollars, while saleswoman B provided the estimates in future (then-current) dollars. The company's MARR is equal to the real rate of return of 20% per year, and inflation is estimated at 4% per year. Use PW analysis to determine which machine the engineer should recommend

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