Compare the Alternatives Shown Below on the Basis of Their

question 30

Essay

Compare the alternatives shown below on the basis of their future worth, using an interest rate of 14% per year, compounded quarterly. Which alternative should be selected? $$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | } \hline \text { Alternative } & A & B \\\hline \text { Initial costs } & \$ 421,000 & \$ 1,171,000 \\\hline \text { Quarterly revenues } & \$ 46,000 & \$ 71,000 \\\hline \text { Quarterly expenses } & \$ 17,000 & \$ 18,500 \\\hline \text { Disposal costs } & \$ 6750 & \$ 6250 \\\hline \text { Life, years } & 12 & 24 \\\hline\end{array}$$

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