Hay Ltd Is Considering the Purchase of a New Truck

question 1

Multiple Choice

Hay Ltd is considering the purchase of a new truck which costs $14,340. The truck is expected to save $3,600 in operating costs annually for the next 7 years. How low can the annual cost savings be and still provide a 15% return? Ignore income taxes.

• A) $3,441
• B) $5,967
• C) $475
• D) $7,458

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