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Owners of an economy motel chain are considering building a new 200-unit motel. The present worth cost of building the motel is $8,000,000 and the firm estimates furnishings for the motel will cost an additional $800,000 and will require replacement every 5 years. Annual operating and maintenance costs for the facility are estimated to be $750,000 and the average rate for a unit is anticipated to be $50/day. A 15 year planning horizon is used by the firm for ventures of this type; a terminal salvage value of 15% of the original building cost is anticipated, and furnishings have no salvage value at the end of each replacement cycle. Assuming average daily occupancy percentages of 50%, 60%, 70%, 80% for years 1 through 4, respectively, and 90% for years 5-15, MARR of 12%, 365 operating days per year and ignoring the cost of the land, should the motel be built? Make your decision using each of the following measures of worth: