Plastic Trays Last 8 Years and Cost $20 Each

question 35

Multiple Choice

Plastic trays last 8 years and cost $20 each.Metal trays last 24 years and cost $X.There is no salvage value for either type of tray.Trays need to be purchased today and are assumed to be needed forever.If the interest rate is j₁ = 6%,what value of X will the buyer be indifferent to purchasing plastic or metal trays?

• A)$42.07
• B)$102.68
• C)$38.52
• D)$40.42

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