7.2 - Profit Life
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Practice Questions
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What are the three main stages of equipment life?
💡 Hint: Think about the lifecycle.
What does 'profit life' refer to?
💡 Hint: Focus on profit generation.
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What is the primary function of economic useful life?
💡 Hint: Think about profit maximization.
True or False: An aging piece of equipment can remain in service regardless of cost.
💡 Hint: Consider costs related to repairs.
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Consider a construction company with a backhoe that has been running for six years. Analyze the potential costs of keeping it versus purchasing a new one.
💡 Hint: List the pros and cons of both choices.
Imagine an equipment fleet suffering from consistent downtime. Develop a maintenance schedule that minimizes costs and maximizes uptime.
💡 Hint: Evaluate how often breakdowns occur to create effective schedules.
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