In: Finance
A new asset has been proposed to your company:
Year |
Investment |
O & M Costs | Salvage Value |
0 | $14,000 | ||
1 | $3,400 | $8,000 | |
2 | $4,600 | $6,000 | |
3 | $5,800 | $4,000 | |
4 | $7,200 | $2,000 | |
5 | $8,300 | 0 |
How long should the asset be kept? Use a MARR of 12%.
EAC compute for diff holding periods & select the period with least EAC.
EAC if hold for 1 year:
EAC if hold for 2 year:
EAC if hold for 3 year:
EAC if hold for 4 year:
EAC if hold for 5 year:
EAC is less, if it is hold for 3 years.