Practice Replacement Analysis Problem - 4 | 20. Equivalent Annual Cost Calculation | Construction Engineering & Management - Vol 1
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Question 1

Easy

What does EAC stand for?

💡 Hint: Think about what this cost represents on an annual basis.

Question 2

Easy

Define present worth.

💡 Hint: Consider how we assess future costs in present terms.

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Question 1

What does EAC represent?

  • Total cost of purchase only
  • Average annual cost of ownership
  • Annual maintenance cost only

💡 Hint: Focus on the broader cost perspective, not just purchasing.

Question 2

Present Worth helps in turning future costs into what?

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about financial principles of 'time value of money'.

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Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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