4.1 - Defender vs. Challenger Overview
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Practice Questions
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Define what a 'Defender' is in the context of machinery.
💡 Hint: Think about existing equipment.
What does EAC stand for?
💡 Hint: It relates to cost analysis.
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What does EAC represent in financial analysis?
💡 Hint: Focus on the term 'annual cost'.
True or False: A lower EAC for the challenger compared to the defender indicates a need to replace the defender.
💡 Hint: Consider what a favorable outcome in cost analysis suggests.
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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.
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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