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Flo's Frozen Yogurt shop is evaluating new dispensing machines.
The Flownator has a first cost of $31665 and annual expenses of $9985 that will increase by $402 per year. It will require an overhaul at the end of year 5 at a cost of $5098. The Flownator will save $19666 per year in labor costs. The Flownator has a salvage value of $9706 and a lifespan of 11 years.
The YogGoo300 has a first cost of $22414 and annual expenses of $3837 that will increase by 3% per year. The YogGoo300 will save Flo's $10246 per year in labor costs. The YogGoo300 has a lifespan of 5 years.
What must the salvage value of the YogGoo30 be to make it equally desirable to the Flownator? Use a MARR of 3% to make your calculation.