Practice Components of Ownership Cost - 2 | 7. Cost of Investment | Construction Engineering & Management - Vol 1
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

Define investment cost.

💡 Hint: Think about what costs are involved in purchasing machinery.

Question 2

Easy

What is the typical range for insurance costs?

💡 Hint: Remember, insurance is a percentage of the asset's value.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the primary factor in determining investment cost?

  • Value of the Equipment
  • Interest Rate
  • Depreciation

💡 Hint: Consider how loans influence costs.

Question 2

True or False: Storage costs are only applicable when the equipment is in use.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Reflect on how storage operates in machinery management.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A machine valued at $50,000 incurs an investment cost of 8%. Additionally, the insurance cost is set at 1.5%, and property taxes at 3%. If storage is 0.8%, calculate the total ownership cost.

💡 Hint: Consider calculating each component individually and then summing them up.

Question 2

Discuss how neglecting the storage costs can affect the estimated ownership cost over a year, especially for a construction firm.

💡 Hint: Think about how many days equipment needs to be stored and secured.

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