Practice Summary of Ownership Cost Estimation - 6 | 7. Cost of Investment | Construction Engineering & Management - Vol 1
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Question 1

Easy

Define investment cost in your own words.

💡 Hint: Think about the basis of costs incurred for equipment ownership.

Question 2

Easy

List two components of ownership cost.

💡 Hint: Consider the expenses that recur over time with machinery.

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Question 1

What does investment cost represent?

  • A) The annual cost of financing machinery
  • B) The purchase price of the machinery
  • C) The total operational cost

💡 Hint: Reflect on what future costs are derived from investments.

Question 2

True or False: The average annual investment method is typically more accurate than the time value method.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the factors involved in each method's calculation.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A heavy construction machine costs $500,000 and has an expected lifespan of 10 years. If it has a salvage value of $50,000, calculate its annual depreciation using the straight-line method.

💡 Hint: Consider the total depreciation spread over the lifespan.

Question 2

Company X purchases a crane for $200,000, incurs 2% for insurance, 1.5% for taxes, 3% for storage, and expects depreciation of $25,000 annually. Calculate the total ownership cost after one year.

💡 Hint: Ensure to calculate percentages accurately based on equipment value.

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