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The cost of 15 hp motor 5 years ago was 25000$. Today cost index value is 1810 and 1330 was 5 years ago. If the power-sizing exponent is 0.69 find the following:
1) Calculate the cost of 30 hp motor for 5 years ago.
2) Calculate the cost of 30 hp motor today.
1.
Cost of 30 HP motor 5 yrs ago = 25000*(30 / 15)^0.69
= 25000*(2)^0.69
= 25000*1.6132835
= 40332.09
2.
Cost of 30 HP motor today = 40332.09* (1810 / 1330) = 54888.03