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Peurifoy Method

3 - Peurifoy Method

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Question 1 Easy

What is depreciation?

💡 Hint: Consider how equipment value changes over time.

Question 2 Easy

What does the time value method account for?

💡 Hint: Think about how cash received today is more valuable than cash received in the future.

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Question 1

What is the main objective of the Peurifoy method?

To minimize equipment costs
To accurately estimate equipment costs
To maximize investment returns

💡 Hint: Think about how project budgeting relies on accurate cost estimation.

Question 2

True or False: The average annual investment method considers the timing of cash flows.

True
False

💡 Hint: What happens to cash flows over time?

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Challenge 1 Hard

A construction company purchases an excavator for $150,000 with a salvage value of $30,000 and an estimated life of 10 years. If the excavator is used for 2,000 hours a year, calculate the hourly depreciation.

💡 Hint: Apply the straight-line method, just like we did before.

Challenge 2 Hard

Discuss the implications of using the average annual investment method compared to the time value method for a construction project with fluctuating cash flows due to seasonal work.

💡 Hint: Think about how timing affects financing in construction projects.

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