Practice Total Hourly Ownership Cost - 4.3 | 14. Initial Cost Analysis | Construction Engineering & Management - Vol 1
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Total Hourly Ownership Cost

4.3 - Total Hourly Ownership Cost

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Question 1 Easy

What is the formula for calculating annualized initial cost?

💡 Hint: Look for the definitions of 'i' and 'n'.

Question 2 Easy

How do you derive salvage value from initial cost?

💡 Hint: Remember the salvage value is often expressed as a percentage.

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Question 1

What is the formula for calculating the annualized initial cost?

A) Annualized Initial Cost = Initial Cost × [i(1+i)ⁿ / [(1+i)ⁿ - 1]]
B) Annualized Initial Cost = Initial Cost / (1 + i)ⁿ
C) Annualized Initial Cost = i + n

💡 Hint: Recall the components of the formula we discussed.

Question 2

True or False: The salvage value is included in the calculation of total hourly ownership cost.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about how depreciation relates to ownership costs.

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Challenge 1 Hard

If a piece of equipment costs ₹1,00,00,000 and has a life of 20 years expected at 10% salvage, calculate its annual depreciation.

💡 Hint: Subtract the salvage from the initial cost before dividing by the lifespan.

Challenge 2 Hard

Given an equipment that incurs ₹750/hr for operating costs, how does this affect a total ownership cost derived from other factors? If ownership resulted in ₹1900/hr, find the complete total.

💡 Hint: Add the operating and total ownership together for a complete picture.

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