4 - Replacement Analysis Problem
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Practice Questions
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What does EAC stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about what this cost represents on an annual basis.
Define present worth.
💡 Hint: Consider how we assess future costs in present terms.
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What does EAC represent?
💡 Hint: Focus on the broader cost perspective, not just purchasing.
Present Worth helps in turning future costs into what?
💡 Hint: Think about financial principles of 'time value of money'.
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Challenge Problems
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Given a piece of equipment with a purchase cost of 5,000,000, salvage value of 600,000 at a 15% interest rate over 10 years, calculate the EAC.
💡 Hint: Ensure you understand how both salvage value and purchase price factor into long-term costs.
An organization has two options for equipment: one with lower initial costs and higher operating costs versus one with higher initial but lower operating costs; analyze which option offers a better EAC.
💡 Hint: Consider not just purchase price, but lifetime operational expenses.
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