Practice Overview of Equipment Cost Estimation - 7.1 | 9. Uniform Series Capital Recovery Factor | Construction Engineering & Management - Vol 1
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Question 1

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What does the uniform series capital recovery factor help us determine?

💡 Hint: Think about how loans are typically repaid.

Question 2

Easy

What is the ownership cost of equipment?

💡 Hint: Includes depreciation, taxes, and operational costs.

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Question 1

What is the capital recovery factor used for?

  • Estimating depreciation
  • Loan repayment
  • Operating cost

💡 Hint: Consider what happens when a loan is repaid.

Question 2

True or False: The ownership cost includes only the purchase price of the equipment.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about all costs you might incur over time.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

An irrigation system costs $100,000. If the project's lifespan is 15 years and interest is 4%, calculate the annual payment needed to recover the initial investment. How might this affect future budgeting?

💡 Hint: Use the formula for annual payments based on the capital recovery factor.

Question 2

You need $50,000 for a future project in 10 years. If you can earn 5% interest on your savings, how much should you save annually to reach this goal?

💡 Hint: Apply the sinking fund formula to find your annual deposit.

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