A Company Must Choose Between Two New Computer Operating Systems

question 76

Multiple Choice

A company must choose between two new computer operating systems: Linux and Windows,to replace the existing system to support its ongoing operations.System Linux costs $50,000 and requires annual maintenance costs of $6,000 during its four-year life.System Windows costs $75,000 and requires annual maintenance cost of $4,500 during its six-year life.The appropriate discount rate is 8 percent.Which system should the firm choose? Assume both systems can be replicated.

• A) EANPV_L=-$21,096 > EANPV_W=-$20,724, choose system Linux
• B) EANPV_L=-$21,096 > EANPV_W=-$20,724, choose system Windows
• C) EANPV_L= -$9,096 > EANPV_W= -$11,724, choose system Linux
• D) EANPV_L= -$9,096 > EANPV_W= -$11,724, choose system Windows

Interpret financial data to anticipate market movements and interest rate changes.

Understand various theories related to the determination of interest rates and their implications.

Comprehend the concept and significance of the term structure of interest rates.

Identify and describe the graphical representation of interest rates over different terms.

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