Practice Irrelevance of Past Estimates - 1.6 | 19. Equipment Life and Replacement Analysis (Part 3) | Construction Engineering & Management - Vol 1
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Question 1

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What is the definition of sunk cost?

💡 Hint: Think about costs already incurred.

Question 2

Easy

Why should we focus on current market value?

💡 Hint: Consider what affects current choices.

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Question 1

What should you exclude from your replacement analysis?

  • Initial purchase cost
  • Current market value
  • Maintenance cost

💡 Hint: Which reflects today’s situation better?

Question 2

Are sunk costs relevant in making replacement decisions?

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider past costs versus future values.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A construction company initially invested $200,000 in a bulldozer. After 10 years, the current market value is $50,000. They have maintained it well, but operational costs are increasing. Outline their decision process based on replacement analysis.

💡 Hint: Focus on current financial implications rather than previous investments.

Question 2

Explain a scenario where failing to recognize sunk costs might lead a manager to delay a beneficial equipment replacement.

💡 Hint: Consider emotions tied to money spent in the past.

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