wo methods can be used to produce expansion anchors. Method A costs $75,000initially and will have a $19,000 salvage value after 3 years. The operating cost with thismethod will be $30,000 in year 1, increasing by $2200 each year. Method B will have afirst cost of $101,000, an operating cost of $7000 in year 1, increasing by $7000 each year,and a $41,000 salvage value after its 3-year life. At an interest rate of 15% per year, whichmethod should be used on the basis of a present worth analysis?

The present worth for method A is $.

The present worth for method Bis $.