Practice Defender vs. Challenger Overview - 4.1 | 20. Equivalent Annual Cost Calculation | Construction Engineering & Management - Vol 1
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Question 1

Easy

Define what a 'Defender' is in the context of machinery.

💡 Hint: Think about existing equipment.

Question 2

Easy

What does EAC stand for?

💡 Hint: It relates to cost analysis.

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Question 1

What does EAC represent in financial analysis?

  • Expected Annual Contribution
  • Equivalent Annual Cost
  • Extended Allowable Cost

💡 Hint: Focus on the term 'annual cost'.

Question 2

True or False: A lower EAC for the challenger compared to the defender indicates a need to replace the defender.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider what a favorable outcome in cost analysis suggests.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A company needs to decide between keeping its current machine with an EAC of 10,000 or purchasing a new machine with an EAC of 7,000. What considerations should they reflect on?

💡 Hint: Evaluate both quantitative and qualitative data.

Question 2

If a company identifies that the total cost of maintaining an older machine (defender) excludes projected increases in upkeep, how does it affect their analysis?

💡 Hint: Consider the totality of costs when evaluating decisions.

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