Using the incremental analysis to complete the table below and select the preferred alternative. Assume...

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Using the incremental analysis to complete the table below and select the preferred alternative. Assume a MARR of 8% per year. The study period for each alternative is 20 years. The rank-order of alternatives from least capital investment to greatest capital investment is A => B => C => D.

B A

C B

D C

Capital investment

-$850

-$1,000

-$1,150

Annual cost savings

130

150

140

Market value

700

750

800

A.

Alternative A

B.

Alternative B

C.

Alternative C

D.

Alternative D

Your company is considering three mutually exclusive alternatives for new trucks. The investment period is four years (equal lives), and the MARR is 18% per year. Which alternative should your company select?

Alternative

IRR

Capital Investment

Annual Receipts Less Expenses

Salvage Value

A

19.2%

$70,000

$5,000

$7,000

B

18.5%

$80,800

$6,200

$6,500

C

23%

$76,000

$4,000

$4,500

A.

Alternative A

B.

Alternative B

C.

Alternative C

D.

Alternative D

Your construction company is planning to purchase a new truck with a price of $25,000 for rental purposes. It requires a $355 expense fee annually to operate the truck for its useful life of 15 years. The expected income is $3,100 per year, and there is no salvage (market) value. What is the internal rate of return (IRR)? Interpolate as necessary using the interest rate tables.

A.

5%

B.

6%

C.

7%

D.

8%

Determine the best alternatives given in the table below using a MARR of 15%.

IRR Analysis:

Alternative A

Alternative B

Alternative C

Alternative D

Initial Investment

$100,000

$125,000

$150,000

$175,000

Annual Revenues

$50,000

$60,000

$70,000

$80,000

Annual Expenses

$30,000

$36,000

$39,500

$45,000

MV at end of life

$20,000

$7,500

$0

$15,000

Useful Life

10 years

10 years

10 years

10 years

IRR

16.3%

14.4%

15.9%

15.6%

Incremental Analysis:

(C A)

(D C)

( D A)

IRR

15.1%

13.8%

14.7%

A.

Alternative A

B.

Alternative B

C.

Alternative C

D.

Alternative D

There are three available alternatives given in the table below. Using the Benefit-Cost information shown below and an interest rate of 10% per year, which alternative should be selected?

Alternative A

Alternative B

Alternative C

Capital Investment

$8.5M

$10M

$12M

Net Revenue less Expenses

$825,000

$1.5M

$1.75M

Useful Life

50 years

50 years

50 years

B/C Ratio

0.96

1.5

1.4

A.

Alternative A

B.

Alternative B

C.

Alternative C

D.

Alternative D

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