Two contractors submitted the following cost estimates for a proposed bridge: Bridge A...

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Two contractors submitted the following cost estimates for a proposed bridge:

Bridge A Bridge B

First Cost P20M P27M

Life 20 years 30 years

Salvage Value P500,000 P750,000

Annual Upkeep P160,000 P50,000

Repairs P1.5M every 4 years P1M every 6 years

If interest is 7.5% compounded annually, which bridge is cheaper in terms of its capitalized cost? and by how much?

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