Which equipment is preferred if the firm’s interest rate is 9%? In PW terms how great is...

Which equipment is preferred if the firm’s interest rate is 9%? In PW terms how great is the difference?

Alternative	Equipment A	Equipment B
First Cost	$55,000	$25,000
Annual O & M	3,900	4,200
Salvage Value	0	5000
Overhaul (Year 6)	10000	Not required
Life, in years.	10	5

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Therefore, Equipment B is better because the NPV is less negative than Equipment A.

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