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Ferro electronics wants to replace its ageing production line in five years with

ID: 1219928 • Letter: F

Question

Ferro electronics wants to replace its ageing production line in five years with new equipment. Currently, the equipment has operating costs which are expected to be $5,000 in year 1, $6,00 in year 2, with costs increasing by $1,000 per year through year five. At the end of year five, the equipment will have a salvage value of $30, 000. The new equipment is expected to cost $150, 000 and the company uses an interest rate of 16% per year compounded quarterly on its investments. The operating cost in year four will be: a. $10, 000 b. $7,000 c. $9,000 d. $8,000

Explanation / Answer

option D is right answer

the operating cost in year 4 is $8000