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Two methods can be used to produce expansion anchors. Method A costs $80,000 initially and will have a $15,000 salvage value after 3 years. The op-erating cost with this method will be $30,000 in year 1, increasing by $4000 each year. Method B will have a first cost of $120,000, an operating cost of $8000 in year 1, increasing by $6500 each year, and a $40,000 salvage value after its 3-year life. At an interest rate of 12% per year, which method should be used on the basis of a present worth analysis

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Answer:

Method B should be used

Explanation:

Note: See the attached excel file for the calculation of the present worth (in bold red color) of Methods A and B.

From the attached excel file, we have:

Present worth of Method A = –$150,261.25

Present worth of Method B = –$125,178.34

Since the present worth of Method B of –$125,178.34 is lower than the present worth of Method A of –$150,261.25, it implies that Method B cost is less and more attractive at an interest rate of 12% per year than Method A cost. Therefore, Method B should be used.

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