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Data for two machines P and Q are as shown below. At what MARR will both machines be equally attractive for installation? Machine P Machine

Data for two machines P and Q are as shown below. At what MARR will both machines be equally attractive for installation?

Machine P Machine Q
Initial cost $160,000 $315,000
Life in years 4 6
Inflation per year (for all costs) 3.00%
Benefit increase per year 6.00%
MARR per year compounded yearly 14.00%
Project life in years 12
First year estimated costs $43,200 $72,450
First year estimated benefits $83,200 $129,150
Salvage value of machine (% of initial cost) 13.50% 10.00%

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11.44%

12.17%

13.19%

17.98%

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