Practice Salvage Value Conversion to EAC - 3.4 | 21. Introduction to Defender and Challenger Equipment | Construction Engineering & Management - Vol 1
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3.4 - Salvage Value Conversion to EAC

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the difference between the defender and the challenger in terms of operating costs?

💡 Hint: Consider the numbers given in the analysis.

Question 2

Easy

What are sunk costs?

💡 Hint: Think about expenses that do not impact future financial decisions.

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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 annual operating cost of the challenger?

  • 90,000
  • 1,35,000
  • 12,00,000

💡 Hint: Review the section discussing operating costs.

Question 2

True or False: A sunk cost can be recovered when replacing machinery.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the definition of a sunk cost.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A company has an old machine with total costs of 8,00,000 over 5 years and a new machine with projected costs of 5,00,000. Calculate the EAC for both and determine which is better.

💡 Hint: Use simple division to find annualized costs.

Question 2

Discuss the implications of retaining an outdated machine with lower operating costs but high maintenance costs.

💡 Hint: Reflect on overall lifetime expenses versus short-term savings.

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