Two systems are being evaluated to reduce process lead time….

Two systems are being evaluated to reduce process lead time. One of the systems must be selected. An 8-year study period will be used for the analysis. The interest rate is 8% per year. System 1 System 2 First cost, $ 37,000 84,000 Annual O&M, $/year 47,000 61,000 Benefits, $/year 120,000 160,000 Disbenefits, $/year 29,000 0 (Round ratios to 2 decimal places) What is the Benefit-Cost ratio for System 1?   What is the Benefit-Cost ratio for System 2?   Based on a Benefit-Cost analysis, which System should be selected, 1 or 2?  

To increase process cycle efficiency, a manufacturer is cons…

To increase process cycle efficiency, a manufacturer is considering an investment project. The company uses a market interest rate of %. Over the life of the project, the general inflation rate is expected to be %. What inflation-free interest rate should be used in the analysis? (Answer as a percentage, to two decimal places.)

A patient diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus is maintai…

A patient diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus is maintained on a nighttime dose of basal insulin with short-acting insulin prior to meals three times daily. The patient has had two consecutive hemoglobin A1c (Hgb A1c) results that are less than 5%. Which question should a nurse ask when interpreting these results?