Analysis period for the four mutually exclusive alternatives

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A cost analysis is to be made to determine what, if anything, should be done in a situation offering three "do-something" and one "do-nothing" alternatives. Estimates of the cost and benefits are as follows:

Alternatives 1 2 3 4

Cost 500 600 700 0

UAB 120 100 100 0

Salvage 0 200 100 0

Life(yrs) 5 5 10 0

Use a 10-year analysis period for the four mutually exclusive alternatives. At the end of Year 5, Alternatives 1 and 2 may be replaced with identical alternatives ( with the same cost, benefits, salvage value, and useful life). (a) If a 6% interest rate is used, which alternative should be selected? (b) If a 10% interest rate is used, which alternative should be selected?

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