Compute the EAW of medical equipment a profitable hospital i…

Compute the EAW of medical equipment a profitable hospital is considering buying. The I.E at the hospital has assembled the following data. MARR of 15%. Cash flow Initial cost $100,000 Operating costs /year $50,000 Annual revenue $100,000 Major overhaul at the end of year 5 $40,000 Salvage value $10,000 Useful life 10 years

Two bridge designs have been proposed for the new interstate…

Two bridge designs have been proposed for the new interstate highway to cross Caney Fork river near Carthage, Tennessee A bridge constructed from wood will cost $6000 and will last for eight years. A bridge constructed from steel will cost $11,000 and will last for twenty years. Either bridge will have a zero salvage value at the end of its life. Use an interest rate of 8% and determine whether the increased life of the steel bridge justifies its increased cost. What is the result of the analysis?