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Consider three mutually exclusive alternatives, each with a 15-year useful life. If the MARR is 12%,...

Consider three mutually exclusive alternatives, each with a 15-year useful life. If the MARR is 12%, which alternative should be selected? Solve the problem by using benefit-cost ratio analysis, Net Present Value, and Internal Rate of Return.

A B C
Cost $800 $300 $150
Uniform Annual Benefit 130 60 35
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Answer #1

Year

A

B

C

0

-800

-300

-150

1

130

60

35

2

130

60

35

3

130

60

35

4

130

60

35

5

130

60

35

6

130

60

35

7

130

60

35

8

130

60

35

9

130

60

35

10

130

60

35

11

130

60

35

12

130

60

35

13

130

60

35

14

130

60

35

15

130

60

35

B:C ratio

2.44

3.00

3.50

NPV

85.41

108.65

88.38

IRR

13.96%

18.42%

22.18%

Based on the above results, it is better to select the option C, as the B:C ratio and IRR is higher when compared with alternatives A and B

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