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Which of the following techniques would you use to determine the cost effectiveness of a new production machine, amortized over 5 years of expected useful life ? Current warranty costs are…

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Which of the following techniques would you use to determine the cost effectiveness of a new production machine, amortized over 5 years of expected useful life ? Current warranty costs are $50,000/year for this production line. The new machine plus associated costs will require a $150,000 investment, but warranty costs are projected to drop to $30,000/year. Consider that administrative overhead is 25%, the profit coefficient is 8%, and present worth is subject to 5% discounting.

Options

  • ASummed costs comparison.
  • BReturn on investment analysis
  • CSingle payment compound amount factor analysis.
  • DDiscounted net return analysis.

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  • B
    7% (1)
  • C
    13% (2)
  • D
    80% (12)

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