Business, 26.11.2019 06:31, pr173418

Bailey, inc., is considering buying a new gang punch that would allow them to produce circuit boards more efficiently. the punch has a first cost of $105,000 and a useful life of 15 years. at the end of its useful life, the punch has no salvage value. labor costs would increase $3,200 per year using the gang punch, but raw material costs would decrease $12,250 per year. marr is 5%/year. a)what is the present worth of this investment?

b)what is the decision rule for judging the attractiveness of investments based on present worth?

c)should bailey buy the gang punch?

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