At an archeological site you discover a bone that is cylindrical in shape, about one-inch-long and a quarter of an inch wide. Choose the correct classification.
Joints are classified based on their structure. Choose one o…
Joints are classified based on their structure. Choose one of the structural classification, list the subtypes and give example of each
Which one of the followings contribute to skin color? (Choos…
Which one of the followings contribute to skin color? (Choose all that apply)
A fracture in the shaft of a bone would be a break in the __…
A fracture in the shaft of a bone would be a break in the _______
Which of the following is not required by the ABET Engineeri…
Which of the following is not required by the ABET Engineering Code of Ethics? (Select all that apply.)
Due to recent business conditions, you will be working from…
Due to recent business conditions, you will be working from home for the foreseeable future. To replace your daily coffee-shop habit, you decided to purchase a $420 Steamy Perkster – an automated espresso maker and milk frother. Based on your daily need for a double-shot latte, you estimate that your monthly expenses for coffee beans, milk, and descaler will be about $37.50 per month. This same drink costs $4 at your local coffee shop, including tip. At an average of 30 drinks each month and an effective interest rate of 2% per month, what is the discounted payback period for this purchase?
The method used to determine the cost basis of an asset is t…
The method used to determine the cost basis of an asset is the same for Book and Tax Depreciation.
A school must purchase new equipment for its chemistry lab….
A school must purchase new equipment for its chemistry lab. Two vendors submitted the following estimates. The salvage values are not expected to change. The school evaluates laboratory equipment purchases over a 4-year study period using a present worth analysis. The annual effective interest rate is 8%. Vendor A Vendor B First cost, $ 19,000 20,900 Annual maintenance & operating costs, $ per year 3,400 1,700 Salvage value 1,900 2,090 Life, years 5 8 What is the present worth of the cash flow for Vendor A that should be used in the analysis? $ (round to nearest dollar) The net present worth of the cash flows for Vendor B is −$24,990. Based on a present worth analysis, which vendor should the school select, A or B?
A cherry processing facility in Northern Michigan processes…
A cherry processing facility in Northern Michigan processes both sweet and tart cherries for local growers. The facility needs to install a new cherry pitter. An analyst recently obtained the following estimates. Preliminary feasibility study (this year, year 0) $5,000 Purchase & install system (this year, year 0) $250,000 Annual operating costs (years 1-8) $15,000 in year 1, increasing by $3,000 each year Salvage value (year 8) $25,000 Other phase-out activities (year 8) $3,750 The cherry pitter would be used for eight years. The facility uses a before-tax MARR of 8% per year for these types of decisions. (Round to nearest dollar.) What is the capital recovery (CR) cost of the system? $ What is the annual equivalent worth of the operating costs? $ What is the annual equivalent cost of this project? $
Two HVAC systems are being evaluated to improve ventilation…
Two HVAC systems are being evaluated to improve ventilation at a grocery store. The property manager must choose one of the systems. Use an interest rate of 9% per year and a 7‑year study period. Fuss Monters First cost, $ 116,000 51,000 Annual O&M, $/year 84,000 65,000 Benefits, $/year 220,000 165,000 Disbenefits, $/year 0 50,000 (Round ratios to 2 decimal places) What is the Benefit-Cost ratio for “Fuss?” What is the Benefit-Cost ratio for “Monters?” Based on a Benefit-Cost analysis, which system should be selected, Fuss or Monters?