Questions from Engineering


Q: As you came to work this morning, your department head asked

As you came to work this morning, your department head asked you to perform an analysis of installing MAP/TOP in the manufacturing planning division of the company. (MAP/TOP is a business and manufact...

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Q: Compare two alternatives, A and B, on the basis of

Compare two alternatives, A and B, on the basis of a present worth evaluation using i = 10% per year and a study period of 8 years.

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Q: A company that makes food-friendly silicone (for use in

A company that makes food-friendly silicone (for use in cooking and baking pan coatings) is considering the independent projects shown, all of which can be considered to be viable for only 10 years. I...

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Q: Three methods to dispose of nonhazardous waste have been developed—land

Three methods to dispose of nonhazardous waste have been developed—land application, fluidizedbed incineration, and private disposal contract. Use AW analysis and an associated scatt...

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Q: Cost increases imposed by design changes introduced at different times during advancing

Cost increases imposed by design changes introduced at different times during advancing stages of the product life cycle (PLC) usually rise dramatically as the change is introduced later in the life c...

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Q: Find the F, P, and A values for the negative

Find the F, P, and A values for the negative cash flows shown in the diagram.

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Q: An automaton asset with a high first cost of $10 million

An automaton asset with a high first cost of $10 million has required capital recovery (CR) of $1,985,000 per year. The correct interpretation of this CR value is that: (a) the owner must pay an addi...

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Q: Leonard Motors is trying to increase its international export business. It

Leonard Motors is trying to increase its international export business. It is considering several alternatives. Two were available earlier (per Problem 5.11), but a new one has recently been proposed...

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Q: You wish to evaluate four independent projects that all have a 10

You wish to evaluate four independent projects that all have a 10-year life at MARR = 15% per year. Preliminary estimates for first cost, annual net income, and SV have been made. (a) Accept or reject...

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Q: Use a spreadsheet and a study period of 8 years to select

Use a spreadsheet and a study period of 8 years to select alternative A or B in Problem 5.20. Problem 5.20 Compare two alternatives, A and B, on the basis of a present worth evaluation using i = 10%...

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