Consider the following two alternatives. Each alternative has a 10-year useful life and no salvage value. If the combined tax rate is 35 %, calculate the annual straight-line depreciation and annual combined taxes for each alternative? If the MARR is 17.50%, which alternative is preferred? Answer in terms of incremental rate of return analysis.

Cash Flow Initial cost Annual Operating Revenue Annual Operating Expenses (-$6,000) $3,000 (-$1,000) (-$10,500) $4,750 (-$ 1,500)