A Company Is Considering Two Types of Water Heaters

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Short Answer

A company is considering two types of water heaters. The associated costs are shown below. The estimated annual cost of operation for oil heaters equals 365 x 41045/EF x Fuel Cost per Btu. The estimated annual cost of operation for electric heaters equals 365 x 12.03/EF x Electricity Cost per kWh. How much money could be saved each year if the company used an oil heater?

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