A machine that is critical to the Phelps-Dodge copper refining operation was purchased 7 years ago for
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A machine that is critical to the Phelps-Dodge copper refining operation was purchased 7 years ago for $160,000. Last year a replacement study was performed with the decision to retain it for 3 more years. The situation has changed. The equipment is estimated to have a value of $8000 if "scavenged" for parts now or anytime in the future. If kept in service, it can be minimally upgraded at a cost of $43,000, which will make it usable for up to 2 more years. Its operating cost is expected to be $22,000 the first year and $25,000 the second year. Alternatively, the company can purchase a new system that will have an equivalent annual worth of $_47,063 per year over its ESL. The company uses a MARR of 10% per year. Calculate the relevant annual worth values, and determine when the company should replace the machine.
Minimum Acceptable Rate of Return (MARR), or hurdle rate is the minimum rate of return on a project a manager or company is willing to accept before starting a project, given its risk and the opportunity cost of forgoing other...
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