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A steam generator is needed in the design of new mini-power
plant. This generator can
be purchased with two different specification proposals, A or B.
Proposal A has life
of 15 years, a first cost of RM45,000 to buy with estimated an
annual saving of
RM3,500 per year and estimated for an annual operating &
maintenance cost of RM750
per year. A salvage value of RM10,700 and one-off overhaul in year
9 that cost RM
1,500. Proposal B has a life 15 years, a first cost of RM50, 000 to
buy with estimated
an annual saving of RM1,700per year and estimated for an annual
operating &
maintenance cost of RM800 per year. A salvage value of RM25, 000
and one-off
overhaul in year 12 that cost RM1, 500. Propose which specification
should be chosen
using multiple attribute present worth, PW if a firm use an
interest rate of 0.25%? Stated
the preferred proposal based on this analysis.