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You Are Considering Whether to Replace an Existing Flow Meter

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You are considering whether to replace an existing flow meter. The existing meter can be sold now for $50 or it can be sold in 1 year for $10. It costs $30 per year to operate and maintain. A new meter costs $400 and has a 10-year life. It could be sold for $40 at the end of its life. The new meter costs $14 per year to operate and maintain. What do you recommend if the cost of capital is 12%?


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