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Qusetion: Two hazardous environment facilities are being evaluated, with the projected life of each facility being 10 years. The cash flows are as follows:

 

Alt. A

Alt. B

First cost

$615,000

$300,000

Maintenance and operating cost

10,000

25,000

Annual benefits

158,000

92,000

Salvage value

65,000

-5,000

The company uses a MARR of 15%. Using rate of return analysis, which alternative should be selected?

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