Practice Current Market Value and Remaining Life - 2.4 | 21. Introduction to Defender and Challenger Equipment | Construction Engineering & Management - Vol 1
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2.4 - Current Market Value and Remaining Life

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

Define defender and challenger in the context of equipment analysis.

💡 Hint: Think about the equipment comparison.

Question 2

Easy

What does salvage value represent?

💡 Hint: Consider what one would receive after selling the equipment.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is the main consideration when analyzing equipment replacement?

  • Current market value
  • Initial purchase cost
  • Past estimates

💡 Hint: Focus on what influences future cash flows.

Question 2

True or False: Sunk costs affect current replacement decisions.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about how past expenses relate to current financial strategies.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Assume the defender’s operating costs rise significantly. Analyze how adjusting these figures impacts the Equivalent Annual Cost and potential decision to keep or replace the defender.

💡 Hint: Consider adjusting only the operating costs while keeping the other variables constant.

Question 2

You have three pieces of equipment with different operational costs, salvage values, and remaining lives. Create a comparative analysis model using EAC to determine which piece to retain.

💡 Hint: Ensure to follow the calculation steps for EAC, like considering the current market values and using proper formulas.

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