An Engineer has been asked to evaluate two alternatives, X and Y that may increase plant capacity for manufacturing high-pressure hydraulic hoses. The parameters associated with each alternative have been estimated as shown in the table below.
ALTERNATIVE
X
Y
FIRST COST, $
-58,000
-45,000
MAINTENANCE COST,
-4,000
-8,000
$/YEAR
SALVAGE VALUE, $
12,000
2,000
LIFE, YEARS
5
7
Assume an interest rate of 12% and match the following questions with the closest correct answers from the given list.
What is the present worth of Method X over LCM years of operation?
What is the present worth of Method Y over the LCM years of operation?
Which method is better on the basis of present worth analysis?
A. $-416,156
B. $-144,396
C. $-317,407
D. Method Y
E. $-148,801
F. Method X