Questions from Engineering


Q: The annual worth of perpetual service for alternative X is represented by

The annual worth of perpetual service for alternative X is represented by the following equation: (a) −200,000(0.10) − 60,000 + 20,000(0.10) (b) −...

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Q: The annual worth of alternative Y is closest to: (

The annual worth of alternative Y is closest to: (a) $−50,000 (b) $−76,625 (c) $−90,000 (d) $−92,000

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Q: If you have the capitalized cost of a certain alternative that has

If you have the capitalized cost of a certain alternative that has a 5-year life, you can get its annual worth by: (a) multiplying the CC by i (b) multiplying the CC by (A∕F,i,5) (c) multiplying the C...

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Q: The AW values of three cost alternatives are $−23,

The AW values of three cost alternatives are $−23,000 for alternative A, $−21,600 for B, and $−27,300 for C. On the basis of these results, the decision is to: (a) select alternative A (b) select alt...

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Q: The initial cost of a packed-bed degassing reactor for removing

The initial cost of a packed-bed degassing reactor for removing trihalomethanes from potable water is $84,000. The annual operating cost for power, site maintenance, etc. is $13,000. If the salvage va...

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Q: Two types of robots (Cartesian and Articulated) with the following

Two types of robots (Cartesian and Articulated) with the following estimates are under consideration for a dishwasher assembly process. Using an interest rate of 10% per year, determine which one shou...

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Q: Assume an alternative has a 3-year life and that you

Assume an alternative has a 3-year life and that you calculated its AW value over its 3-year life cycle. If you were asked to provide the AW value of the alternative for a 4-year study period, is the...

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Q: Accurate air flow measurement requires straight, unobstructed pipe for a minimum

Accurate air flow measurement requires straight, unobstructed pipe for a minimum of 10 diameters upstream and 5 diameters downstream of the measuring device. In one particular application, physical co...

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Q: Two mutually exclusive alternatives have the estimates shown below. Use annual

Two mutually exclusive alternatives have the estimates shown below. Use annual worth analysis to determine which should be selected at an interest rate of 10% per year.

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Q: A chemical engineer is considering two sizes of pipes for moving distillate

A chemical engineer is considering two sizes of pipes for moving distillate from a refinery to the tank farm. A small pipeline will cost less to purchase (including valves and other appurtenances), bu...

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