Practice Economic Life of the Machine - 3 | 20. Equivalent Annual Cost Calculation | Construction Engineering & Management - Vol 1
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Question 1

Easy

What does EAC stand for?

💡 Hint: What annual cost do we evaluate concerning equipment?

Question 2

Easy

What is USCRF used for?

💡 Hint: Think about how we share costs over time.

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Question 1

What does EAC help businesses to determine?

  • Annual profit
  • Cost variations
  • Best time for replacement

💡 Hint: Focus on the effectiveness of cost management.

Question 2

True or False: Cumulative costs only account for initial purchase costs.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about total expenditures over time.

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Question 1

A company purchased a machine for 2,500,000 rupees. It has annual maintenance costs of 150,000 rupees and a projected resale value of 500,000 rupees after 5 years. Calculate the EAC assuming an interest rate of 10%.

💡 Hint: First determine present values and apply them against the USCRF.

Question 2

An organization is considering two machines. Machine A has an EAC of 1,000,000 rupees, while Machine B has 950,000 rupees. Discuss factors other than EAC that should influence a decision on which machine to purchase.

💡 Hint: Reflect on non-financial aspects that impact long-term value.

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