Questions from Engineering


Q: From the five independent projects shown below, the one(s

From the five independent projects shown below, the one(s) to select with a capital limitation of $35,000 is/are: (a) P (b) PT (c) T (d) Q

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Q: Earthmoving equipment with a first cost of $150,000 is

Earthmoving equipment with a first cost of $150,000 is expected to have a life of 10 years. The salvage value is expected to be 10% of the first cost. Calculate (a) by hand, and (b) by spreadsheet the...

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Q: If B = $400,000, n = 6 years

If B = $400,000, n = 6 years, and S is estimated at 15% of B for a new pavement recycling machine, use the SYD method to determine (a) the book value after 3 years, and (b) the rate of depreciation an...

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Q: A robot used in simulated car crashes cost $70,000

A robot used in simulated car crashes cost $70,000, has no salvage value, and has an expected capacity of tests not to exceed 10,000 according to the manufacturer. Volvo Motors decided to use the unit...

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Q: A new hybrid car was purchased by Pedernales Electric Cooperative as a

A new hybrid car was purchased by Pedernales Electric Cooperative as a courier vehicle to transport items between its 12 city offices. The car cost $35,000 and was retained for 5 years. Alternatively,...

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Q: An asset has a first cost of $45,000,

An asset has a first cost of $45,000, a recovery period of 5 years, and a $3000 salvage value. Use the switching procedure from DDB to SL depreciation, and calculate the present worth of depreciation...

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Q: If B = $45,000, S = $3000

If B = $45,000, S = $3000, and n = 5-year recovery period, use a spreadsheet and i = 18% per year to maximize the present worth of depreciation, using the following methods: DDB-to-SL switching (this...

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Q: Hempstead Industries has a new milling machine with B = $110

Hempstead Industries has a new milling machine with B = $110,000, n = 10 years, and S = $10,000. Determine the depreciation schedule and present worth of depreciation at i = 12% per year, using the 17...

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Q: When there are a total of four projects involved in a capital

When there are a total of four projects involved in a capital budgeting study, the maximum number of bundles that can be formulated is: (a) 6 (b) 8 (c) 15 (d) 16

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Q: Determine the number of acceptable mutually exclusive bundles for the four independent

Determine the number of acceptable mutually exclusive bundles for the four independent projects described below if the investment limit is $400,000 and the following project selection restriction appl...

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