Q4: Machines that have the following costs are under consideration for a robotized welding process. Using an interest rate of 10% per year, determine which alternative should be selected on the basis of a present worth analysis. Show (a) hand and (b) spreadsheet solutions. First cost, $ Annual operating cost, $ per year Salvage value, $ Life, years Machine X 250,000 Machine Y 430,000 60,000 40,000 70,000 95,000 3 6

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Q4: Machines that have the following costs are under consideration for a
robotized welding process. Using an interest rate of 10% per year, determine
which alternative should be selected on the basis of a present worth analysis.
Show (a) hand and (b) spreadsheet solutions.
First cost, $
Annual operating cost, $ per year
Salvage value, $
Life, years
Machine X
250,000
Machine Y
430,000
60,000
40,000
70,000
95,000
3
6
Transcribed Image Text:Q4: Machines that have the following costs are under consideration for a robotized welding process. Using an interest rate of 10% per year, determine which alternative should be selected on the basis of a present worth analysis. Show (a) hand and (b) spreadsheet solutions. First cost, $ Annual operating cost, $ per year Salvage value, $ Life, years Machine X 250,000 Machine Y 430,000 60,000 40,000 70,000 95,000 3 6
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