You Are Deciding Between Three Types of Water Heaters

question 9

Essay

You are deciding between three types of water heaters. The associated costs are shown below. The annual cost of operation for gas and oil heaters is estimated by 365 x 41045/EF x Fuel Cost per Btu, and the annual cost of operation for electric water heaters is estimated by 365 x 12.03/EF x Electricity Cost per kWh. The selected heater will be used for only one year and then sold at the market value. Which alternative should be selected?

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