You Are Evaluating Two Different Machines

question 113

Multiple Choice

You are evaluating two different machines. Machine A costs $25,000, has a five-year life, and has an annual OCF (after tax) of -$6,000 per year. Machine B costs $30,000, has a seven-year life, and has an annual OCF (after tax) of -$5,500 per year. If your discount rate is 10 percent, using EAC which machine would you choose?

• A) Machine A
• B) Machine B
• C) Both Machines A and B
• D) Neither Machine A nor B

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