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Solution to every third end-of-chapter problem Basics of Engineering Economy, 2nd edition
Leland Blank and Anthony Tarquin
Chapter 1
Foundations of Engineering Economy
1.1 If the alternative that is actually the best one is not even recognized as an
alternative, it obviously will not be able to be selected by using any economic
analysis tools.
1.4 The analysis techniques that are used in engineering economic analysis are only
as good as the accuracy of the cash flow estimates.
1.7 In engineering economy, the evaluation criterion is financial units (dollars, pesos,
etc).
1.10 Time value of money means that there is a certain worth in having money and that
worth changes as a function of time.
1.13 The term that describes compensation for “renting” of money is time value of
money, which manifests itself as interest.
1.16 Minimum attractive rate of return is the lowest rate of return (interest rate) on a
project that companies or individuals consider to be high enough to induce them
to invest their money.
1.19 (a) Equivalent cost in 1 year = 38,000 + 38,000(0.10)
= $41,800
(b) Since $41,600 is less than $41,800, the firm should remodel 1ater (i.e. 1 year
from now).
1.22 Rate of return = (45/966)(100%)
= 4.7%
1.25 Rate of return = (2.3/6)(100%)
= 38.3%
1.28 Amount of earnings in year one = 400,000,000(0.25)
= $100,000,000
1.31 The engineer is wrong, unless the MARR is exactly equal to the cost of capital.
Usually, the inequality ROR ≥ MARR > cost of capital is used, and the MARR is
established higher than the cost of capital so that profit, risk and other factors are
considered.
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1.34 F = P + Pni
100,000 = 1000 + 1000(n)(0.1)
99,000 = 1000(n)(0.10)
n = 990 years
1.37 P(1.20)(1.20) = 20,000
P = $13,888.89
1.40 F = P + P(n)(i)
3P = P + P(n)(0.20)
n = 10 years
1.43 All engineering economy problems will involve i and n
1.46 P = $50,000; F = ?; i = 15%; n = 3
1.49 F = $400,000; n = 2; i = 20% per year; P = ?
1.52 P = $16,000,000; A = $3,800,000; i = 18% per year; n = ?
1.55 The difference between cash inflows and cash outflows is known as net cash
flow.
1.58 Assuming down is negative: down arrow of $40,000 in year 5; up arrow in year 0
identified as P =?; i = 15% per year.
1.61 (a) FV is F (b) PMT is A (c) NPER is n (d) IRR is i (e) PV is P
1.64 For built-in spreadsheet functions, a parameter that does not apply can be left
blank when it is not an interior one. For example, if no F is involved when using
the PMT function, it can be left blank because it is an end parameter. When the
parameter involved is an interior one (like P in the PMT function), a comma must
be put in its position.
1.67 (a) Assuming that Carol’s supervisor is a trustworthy and ethical person himself,
going to her supervisor and informing him of her suspicion is probably the
best of these options. This puts Carol on record (verbally) as questioning
something she heard at an informal gathering.
(b) Another good option is to go to Joe one-on-one and inform him of her
concern about what she heard him say at lunch. Joe may not be aware he is on
the bid evaluation team and the potential ethical consequences if he accepts
the free tickets from Dryer.
1.70 Answer is (a)
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1.73 F = P(1+i)n
16,000 = 8000(1 + i)9
21/9 = 1 + i
1.08 = 1 + i
i = 0.08 (8%)
Answer is (b)
1.76 2P = P + P(n)(0.05)
1 = 0.05n
n = 20
Answer is (d)
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Solution to every third end-of-chapter problem Basics of Engineering Economy, 2nd edition
Leland Blank and Anthony Tarquin
Chapter 2
Factors: How Time and Interest Affect Money
2.1 (a) (F/P,10%,20) = 6.7275
(b) (A/F,4%,8) = 0.10853
(c) (P/A,8%,20) = 9.8181
(d) (A/P,20%,28) = 0.20122
(e) (F/A,30%,15) = 167.2863
2.4 (a) F = 885,000 + 100,000(F/P,10%,3)
= 885,000 + 100,000(1.3310)
= $1,018,000
(b) Spreadsheet function is = -FV(10%,3,,100000) + 885000
Display is $1,018,000
2.7 (a) F = 3000(F/P,10%,12) + 5000(F/P,10%,8)
= 3000(3.1384) + 5000(2.1436)
= $20,133.20
(b) Sum two calculator functions
FV(10,12,,-3000) + FV(10,8,-5000)
9,415.29 + 10,717.94 = $20,133.23
(c) If the spreadsheet function is = – FV(10%,12,,3000) – FV(10%,8,,5000), the
display is $20,133.23
2.10 A = 12,700,000(A/P,20%,8)
= 12,700,000(0.26061)
= $3,309,747
2.13 A = 20,000,000(A/P,10%,6)
= 20,000,000(0.22961)
= $4,592,200
2.16 (a) A = 3,000,000(10)(A/P,8%,10)
= 30,000,000(0.14903)
= $4,470,900
(b) If calculator function is PMT(8,10,-30000000,0), the answer is $4,470,884.66
(c) If the spreadsheet function is = -PMT(8%,10,30000000), display is
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A = $4,470,884.66
2.19 (a) A = 225,000(A/P,15%,4)
= 225,000(0.35027)
= $78,811
(b) Recall amount = 78,811/0.10
= $788,110 per year
2.22 P = (280,000-90,000)(P/A,10%,5)
= 190,000(3.7908)
= $720,252
2.25 P = 2,100,000(P/F,10%,2)
= 2,100,000(0.8264)
= $1,735,440
2.28 P = 95,000,000(P/F,12%,3)
= 95,000,000(0.7118)
= $67,621,000
2.31 (a) P = 7000(P/F,10%,2) + 9000(P/F,10%,4) + 15,000(P/F,10%,5)
= 7000(0.8264) + 9000(0.6830) + 15,000(0.6209)
= $21,245.30
(b) Three calculator functions are added.
-PV(10,2,0,7000) – PV(10,4,0,9000) – PV(10,5,0,15000)
Total is 5785.12 + 6147.12 + 9313,82 = $21,246.06
2.34 A = 10,000,000(A/P,10%,10)
= 10,000,000(0.16275)
= $1,627,500
2.37 A = 3,250,000(A/P,15%,6)
= 3,250,000(0.26424)
= $858,780
2.40 A = 5000(7)(A/P,10%,10)
= 35,000(0.16275)
= $5696.25
2.43 (a) Let CF4 be the amount in year 4
100,000(F/P,9%,3) + 75,000(F/P,9%,2) + CF4(F/P,9%,1) = 290,000
100,000(1.2950) + 75,000(1.1881) + CF4(1.0900) = 290,000
(1.09)CF4 = 71.392.50
CF4 = $65,497.71
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(b) F in year 5 for 2 known amounts
= -FV(9%,3,0,100000) - FV(9%,2,0,75000)
P in year 4 of $290,000 minus amount above (assume it’s in cell H9)
= -PV(9%,1,0,290000-H9)
Answer is $65,495.05
2.46 F = P(F/P,10%,n)
3P = P(F/P,10%,n)
(F/P,10%,n) = 3.000
From 10% interest tables, n is between 11 and 12 years. Therefore, n = 12 years
2.49 (a) P = 26,000(P/A,10%,5) + 2000(P/G,10%,5)
= 26,000(3.7908) + 2000(6.8618)
= $112,284
(b) Spreadsheet: enter each annual cost in adjacent cells and use the NPV
function to display P = $112,284
Calculators have no function for gradients; use the PV function on each cash
flow and add the five P values to get $112,284.55
2.52 A = 9000 – 560(A/G,10%,5)
= 9000 – 560(1.8101)
= $7986
2.55 A = 100,000 + 10,000(A/G,10%,5)
= 100,000 + 10,000(1.8101)
= $118,101
F = 118,101(F/A,10%,5)
= 118,101(6.1051)
= $721,018
2.58 475,000 = 25,000(P/A,10%,6) + G(P/G,10%,6)
475,000 = 25,000(4.3553) + G(9.6842)
9.6842G = 366,117.50
G = $37,805.65
2.61 A = 7,000,000 - 500,000(A/G,10%,5)
= 7,000,000 - 500,000(1.8101)
= $6,094,950
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2.64 P = (23,000) 1 – (1.02/1.10)5
(0.10 – 0.02)
= $90,405
2.67 First find P and then convert to A. (in million-people units)
P = 15,000(10)[1 – (1.15/1.08)5]/(0.08 – 0.15)
= $790,491,225,000
A = 790,491,225,000(A/P,8%,5)
= 790,491,225,000(0.25046)
= $197.986 billion (spreadsheet answer is $197,983,629,604)
2.70 Solve for P in geometric gradient equation and then convert to A
A1 = 5,000,000(0.01) = 50,000
P = 50,000[1 – (1.10/1.08)5]/(0.08 – 0.10)
= $240,215
A = 240,215(A/P,8%,5)
= 240,215(0.25046)
= $60,164
2.73 Solve for A1 in geometric gradient equation and then find cost in year 3
400,000 = A1[1 – (1.04/1.10)5]/(0.10 – 0.04)
4.0759 A1 = 400,000
A1 = $98,138
Cost in year 3 = 98,138(1.04)2
= $106,146
2.76 Since 4th deposit is known to be $1250, increase it by 5% each year to year one
A1 = 1250/(0.95)3
= $1457.94
2.79 F = 200,000(F/A,10%,6)
= 200,000(7.7156)
= $1,543,120
2.82 F in year 8 = 100(F/A,10%,3)(F/P,10%,6) + 200(F/A,10%,4)(F/P,10%,2)
= 100(3.3100)(1.7716) + 200(4.6410)(1.21)
= $1709.52
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2.85 Find the future worth Fpaid of 3 payments in year 4
Fpaid = 2,000,000(F/A,8%,3)(F/P,8%,1)
= 2,000,000(3.2464)(1.08)
= $7,012,224
Find total amount owed Fowed after 4 years
Fowed = 10,000,000(F/P,8%,4)
= 10,000,000(1.3605)
= $13,606,000
Due in year 4 = 13,606,000 - 7,012,224
= $6,593,776
2.88 Find P in year 0 then convert to F. In $ million units,
P0 = 450 – 40(P/F,10%,1) + 200(P/A,10%,6)(P/F,10%,1)
= 450 – 40(0.9091) + 200(4.3553)(0.9091)
= $1205.52
F7 = 1205.52(F/P,10%,7)
= 1205.52(1.9487)
= $2349.20
2.91 Factors: (a) P = 31,000(P/A,8%,3) + 20,000(P/A,8%,5)(P/F,8%,3)
= 31,000(2.5771) + 20,000(3.9927)(0.7938)
= $143,278
(b) A = 143,278(A/P,8%,8)
= 143,278(0.17401)
= $24,932
Spreadsheet:
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2.94 In $ billion units,
Gross revenue first 2 years = 5.8(0.701) = $4.0658
Gross revenue last 2 years = 6.2(0.701) = $4.3462
F = 4.0658(F/A,14%,2)(F/P,14%,2) + 4.3462(F/A,14%,2)
= 4.0658(2.1400)(1.2996) + 4.3462(2.1400)
= $20.6084 billion
2.97 First find F in year 8 and then solve for A
F8 = 15,000(F/A,8%,7) + 10,000(F/A,8%,4)
= 15,000(8.9228) + 10,000(4.5061)
= $178,903
A = 178,903(A/F,8%,8)
= 178,903(0.09401)
= $16,819
2.100 Find P in year -1for geometric gradient, than move to year 0 to find P
P-1 = (30,000) 1 – (1.05/1.10)8
(0.10 – 0.05)
= $186,454
F = P0 = 186,454(F/P,10%,1)
= 186,454(1.10)
= $205,099
2.103 Find P in year –6 using arithmetic gradient factor and then find F today
P-6 = 10,000(P/A,12%,6) + 1000(P/G,12%,6)
= 10,000(4.1114) + 1000(8.9302)
= 41,114 + 8930.20
= $50,044.20
F = 50,044.20(F/P,12%,6)
= 122,439(1.9738)
= $98,777
2.106 (a) Add and subtract $2400 and $2600 in periods 3 and 4, respectively, to use
gradient
30,000 = 2000 + 200(A/G,10%,8) – 2400(P/F,10%,3)(A/P,10%,8)
-2600(P/F,10%,4)(A/P,10%,8) + x(P/F,10%,3)(A/P,10%,8)
+ 2x(P/F,10%,4)(A/P,10%,8)
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30,000 = 2000 + 200(3.0045) – 2400(0.7513)( 0.18744)
-2600(0.6830)( 0.18744) + x(0.7513)(0.18744)
+ 2x(0.6830)( 0.18744)
30,000 = 2000 + 600.90 – 337.98 – 332.86 + 0.14082x + 0.25604x
0.39686x = 28,069.94
x = $70,730
(b) Spreadsheet uses Goal Seek to find x = $70,726
2.109 (a) Find P in year 4 for the geometric gradient, (b) Spreadsheet
then move all cash flows to future
P4 = 500,000[1 – (1.15/1.12)16]/(0.12 – 0.15)
= $8,773,844
F = 500,000(F/A,12%,4)(F/P,12%,16) + P4(F/P,12%,16)
= 500,000(4.7793)(6.1304) + 8,773,844(6.1304)
= $68,436,684
2.112 Answer is (a)
2.115 A = 10,000,000((A/P,15%,7)
= $2,403,600
Answer is (a)
2.118 F = 50,000(F/P,18%,7)
= 50,000(3.1855)
= $159,275
Answer is (b)
2.121 10,000 = 2x(P/F,10%,2) + x(P/F,10%,4)
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10,000 = 2x(0.8264) + x(0.6830)
2.3358x = 10,000
x = $4281
Answer is (a)
2.124 1000(F/P,10%,20) + 1000(F/P,10%,n) = 8870
1000(6.7275) + 1000(F/P,10%,n) = 8870
1000(F/P,10%,n) = 2142.5
(F/P,10%,n) = 2.1425
n = 8
Deposit year = 20 - 8 = 12
Answer is (d)
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Solution to every third end-of-chapter problem Basics of Engineering Economy, 2nd edition
Leland Blank and Anthony Tarquin
Chapter 3
Nominal and Effective Interest Rates
3.1 (a) Nom i/semi = 0.02*2 = 4% (b) Nom i/year = 0.02*4 = 8%
(c) Nom i/2 years = 0.02*8 = 16%
3.4 (a) year; (b) quarter; (c) day; (d) continuous (period length is zero); (e) hour
3.7 (a) r = 2% per quarter
(b) r = 2(2/3 quarter) = 1.33% per 2 months
(c) r = 2(8 quarters) = 16% per 2 years
(d) r = 2(4 quarters) = 8% per year
(e) r = 2(2 quarters) = 4% per semiannual period
3.10 (a) i/week = 6.8/26 = 0.262%; (b) effective
3.13 PP = day; CP = quarter
3.16 (a) Need effective i/quarter: i/quarter = 12%/4 = 3%
(b) Need effective i/semi: i/semi = (1 + 0.06/2)2 -1
= 0.0609 (6.09%)
(c) Need effective i/year: i/year = (1 + 0.12/4)4 -1
= 0.1255 (12.55%)
3.19 In $ million units,
F = (54 +14 + 10)(F/P,1.5%,12)
= 78(1.1956)
= $93.2568 ($93,256,800)
3.22 F = 242,000(F/P,1.5%,48)
= 242,000(2.0435)
= $494,527
3.25 P = 190,000(P/F,2%,8) + 120,000(P/F,2%,16)
= 190,000(0.8535) + 120,000(0.7284)
= $249,573
3.28 F = 18,000(F/P,8%,6) + 26,000(F/P,8%,5) + 42,000(F/P,8%,4)
= 18,000(1.5869) + 26,000(1.4693) + 42,000(1.3605)
= $123,907
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3.31 P = 51(100,000)(0.25)(P/A,0.5%,60)
= (1,275,000)(51.7256)
= $65,950,140
3.34 First find P; then convert to A
P = 40,000 + 40,000(P/A,12%,2) + 50,000(P/A,12%,3)(P/F,12%,2)
= 40,000 + 40,000(1.6901) + 50,000(2.4018)(0.7972)
= $203,340
A = 203,340(A/P,12%,5)
= 203,340(0.27741)
= $56,409
3.37 i/week = 0.25%
P = 2.99(P/A,0.25%,40)
= 2.99(38.0199)
= $113.68
3.40 P = 90(P/A,3%,12) + 2.50(P/G,3%,12)
= 90(9.9540) + 2.50(51.2482)
= $1023.98
3.43 Find cost of treatments after one year, then monthly equivalent A over 5 years
Cost of treatment = 10,000(F/A,1%,12)
= 10,000(12.6825)
= $126,825
A = 126,825(A/P,1%,60)
= 126,825(0.02224)
= $2821 per month
3.46 i/quarter = (1 + 0.01)3 –1 = 3.03%
P = [140,000 + 140,000(0.20)](P/A,3.03%,12)
= 168,000(9.9362)
= $1,669,282
3.49 F = 9000(F/A,1%,24)
= 9000(26.9735)
= $242,762
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3.52 (a) A = 48,000 – 2000(P/G,1.5%,7)(P/F,1.5%,5)(A/P,1.5%,12)
= 48,000 – 2000(19.4018)(0.9283)(0.09168)
= $44,698
(b)
3.55 290,000(P/F,0.5%,48) = 4000(P/A,0.5%,48) + G(P/G,0.5%,48)
290,000(0.7871) = 4000(42.5803) + G(959.9188)
959.9188G = 57,938
G = $60.36
3.58 i = e0.0125 – 1 = 1.26% per month
F = 100,000(F/A,1.26%,24)
= 100,000{[1 + 0.0126)24 –1]/0.0126}
= 100,000(27.8213)
= $2,782,130
3.61 A/3 months = 3(1500) = $4500
F = 4500(F/A,1.5%,20)
= 4500(23.1237)
= $104,057
3.64 Move chemical cost to end of interest period; find A
Chemical cost/month = 11(30) = $330
A = 1200(A/P,1%,48) + 330
= 1200(0.02633) + 330
= $361.60
3.67 Move cash flow to end of interest period (year); find P
Fuel savings = 800(0.50)(12) = $4800 per year
P = 4800(P/A,12%,3)
= 4800(2.4018)
= $11,529
3.70 Answer is (a)
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3.73 P = 30(P/A,0.5%,60)
= $1552
Answer is (b)
3.76 PP > CP; must use i over PP of 1 year. Therefore, n = 7
Answer is (a)
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Solution to every third end-of-chapter problem Basics of Engineering Economy, 2nd edition
Leland Blank and Anthony Tarquin
Chapter 4
Present Worth Analysis
4.1 The do-nothing alternative is not an option (1) when it is absolutely required that
one of the defined alternatives be selected (such as for legal purposes), and (2)
when each alternative has only cost cash flow estimates.
4.4 (a) A, B and C are mutually exclusive; D and E are independent.
(b) X is in all bundles as the mutually exclusive selection. The two independent
projects have 22 = 4 bundles. The 4 viable options are:
X only XD XE XDE
4.7 PW solar = -14,000 - 1500(P/A,10%,4) + 0.25(14,000)(P/F,10%,4)
= -14,000 - 1500(3.1699) + 3500(0.6830)
= $-16,364
PW line = -12,000 - 600(P/A,10%,4)
= -12,000 - 600(3.1699)
= $-13,902
Install power line; its cost is lower.
4.10 PWmanual = -425,000 – [90,000(P/A,8%,5) + 7000(P/G,8%5)] + 80,000(P/F,8%,5)
= -425,000 – [90,000(3.9927) + 7000(7.3724)] + 80,000(0.6806)
= $-781,502
PWrobotic = -850,000 –[10,000(P/A,8%,5) + 1000(P/G,8%5)] + 300,000(P/F,8%,5)
= -850,000 – [10,000(3.9927) + 1000(7.3724)] + 300,000(0.6806)
= $-693,119
Select the robotic system
4.13 Interest rate of 12% per year compounded monthly is 1% per month.
PW = -950 + 70(P/A,1%,36)
= -950 + 70(30.1075)
= $+1157.53
Since PW > 0, the service is financially justified
4.16 (a) PWA = -70,000 – 20,000(P/A,12%,3) + 15,000(P/F,12%,3)
= -70,000 – 20,000(2.4018) + 15,000(0.7118)
= $-107,359
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PWB = -140,000 – 8,000(P/A,12%,3) + 40,000(P/F,12%,3)
= -140,000 – 8,000(2.4018) + 40,000(0.7118)
= $-130,742
Select method A
(b) A: Function is –PV(12,3,-20000,15000) – 70000 PW = $-107,360
B: Function is –PV(12,3,-8000,40000) – 140000 PW = $-130,743
4.19 (a) Monetary units are in $1000. Calculate PW values to select the pull system.
PWpull = -1500 – 700(P/A,10%,8) + 100(P/F,10%,8)
= -1500 – 700(5.3349) + 100(0.4665)
= $-5187.780 ($-5,187,780)
PWpush = -2250 – 600(P/A,10%,8) + 50(P/F,10%,8) – 500(P/F,10%,3)
= -2250 – 600(5.3349) + 50(0.4665) – 500(0.7513)
= $-5803.265 ($-5,803,265)
(b) By spreadsheet, enter the following into single cells to display the PW values.
PWpull : = - PV(10%,8,-700000,100000)-1500000
PWpush : = - PV(10%,8,-600000,50000)-2250000-PV(10%,3,,-500000)
4.22 (a) For Allison (A), use i = 1% per month and n = 60 months to calculate PW.
PWA = -40,000 - 5000(P/A,1%,60) + 10,000(P/F,1%,60)
= -40,000 - 5000(44.9550) + 10,000(0.5504)
= $-259,271
For Joshua (J), use effective semiannual i and n = 10 to calculate PW.
effective i = (1.01)6 -1 = 6.152%
PWJ = -60,000 – 13,000(P/A,6.152%,10) + 8,000(P/F,6.152%,10)
= -60,000 – 13,000(7.30737) + 8,000(0.55045)
= $-150,592
Select Joshua’s plan
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(b) A spreadsheet solution follows; select Joshua’s plan
4.25 (a) Semiannual bond dividend is 1000(0.05)/2 = $25 per 6 months.
Semiannual interest rate is 5%/2 = 2.5%.
PW = -925 + 25(P/A,2.5%,16) + 800(P/F,2.5%,16)
= -925 + 25(13.0550) + 800(0.6736)
= $-59.74
No, the bond investment did not make the target rate since PW < 0.
(b) A spreadsheet solution follows to obtain PW = $-59.72
4.28 Semiannual bond dividend is 10,000(0.05)/2 = $250 per 6 months.
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Semiannual interest rate expected is 6%/2 = 3%.
PW = -9000 + 250(P/A,3%,40) + 10,000(P/F,3%,40)
= -9000 + 250(23.1148) + 10,000(0.3066)
= $-155
No, the bond investment does not make the target rate since PW < 0.
A spreadsheet solution follows.
4.31 LCM is 48 months; repurchase P after 24 months
PWP = -13,650 - 200(P/A,1%,48) - 13,650(P/F,1%,24)
= -13,650 - 200(37.9740) - 13,650(0.7876)
= $-31,996
PWF = -22,900 - 50(P/A,1%,48) + 2000(P/F,1%,48)
= -22,900 - 50(37.9740) + 2000(0.6203)
= $-23,558
Select the fiber optic sensors
4.34 (a) LCM is 4 years; repurchased CFRP after 2 years
PWCFRP = -205,000 – 29,000(P/A,10%,4) – 203,000(P/F,10%,2)
+ 2000(P/F,10%,4)
= -205,000 – 29,000(3.1699) – 203,000(0.8264) + 2000(0.6830)
= $-463,320
PWFRC = -235,000 – 27,000(P/A,10%,4) + 20,000(P/F,10%,4)
= -235,000 – 27,000(3.1699) + 20,000(0.6830)
= $-306,927
Select material FRC
(b) PWCFRP function: = - 205000 - PV(10%,4,-29000,2000)+ PV(10%,2,,203000)
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PWFRC function: = - 235000 - PV(10%,4,-27000,20000)
4.37 (a) PWC = -375,000 -200(P/A,8%,13)(P/F,8%,7)
= -375,000 – 200(7.9038)(0.5835)
= $-375,922
For asphalt, repave after 10 years and re-start maintenance charge in year 12.
PWA = -250,000[1+(P/F,8%,10)] – 2500(P/A,8%,9)[(P/F,8%,1)+(P/F,8%,11)]
= -250,000[1.4632] – 2500(6.2469)[0.9259 + 0.4289]
= $-386,958
Select the concrete option with a marginal advantage.
(b) Maintenance costs are incurred over 5 years only; there are none for concrete.
Now, select the asphalt option by a large margin.
PWC = $-375,000
PWA = -250,000 – 2500(P/A,8%,4)(P/F,8%,1)
= -250,000 – 2500(3.3121)(0.9259)
= $-257,667
A spreadsheet solution for parts (a) and (b) follows.
4.40 FWC = -80,000[(F/P,12%,15)+(F/P,12%,10)+(F/P,12%,5)+1]
= -80,000[5.4736 + 3.1058 + 1.7623 + 1]
= $-907,336
FWM = -200,000(F/P,12%,15) – 500[(F/P,12%,12)+(F/P,12%,9)+(F/P,12%,6)
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+(F/P,12%,3)+1] +25,000
= -200,000(5.4736) - 500[3.8969 + 2.7731 + 1.9738 + 1.4049 + 1] + 25,000
= $-1,075,244
Select the concrete exterior by a future worth amount of approximately $168,000.
4.43 LCCA = -750,000 – (6000 + 2000)(P/A,0.5%,240) – 150,000[(P/F,0.5%,60)
+ (P/F,0.5%,120) + (P/F,0.5%,180)]
= -750,000 – (8000)(139.5808) – 150,000[(0.7414) + (0.5496) + (0.4075)]
= $-2,121,421
LCCB = -1.1 – (3000 + 1000)(P/A,0.5%,240)
= -1.1 – (4000)(139.5808)
= $-1,658,323
Select proposal B.
4.46 CC = - [38(120,000) + 17(150,000)]/0.08
= $-88,875,000
4.49 CC = -1,700,000 – 350,000(A/F,6%,3)/0.06
= - 1,700,000 – 350,000(0.31411)/0.06
= $-3,532,308
4.52 CC = 100,000 + 100,000/0.08
= $1,350,000
4.55 Monetary terms are in $1000 units.
CC = -200 - 300(P/F,8%,4) - 50(A/F,8%,5)/0.08 - (8/0.08)(P/F,8%,14)
= -200 - 300(0.7350) - 50(0.17046)/0.08 - (8/0.08)(0.3405)
= $-561.088 ($-561,088)
4.58 Quarterly interest rate is 12/4 = 3% with 4 quarters per year
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CC = AW/i; select alternative E. Monetary values are in $1000 units.
CCE = [-2000(A/P,3%,16) + 300 + 50(A/F,3%,16)]/0.03
= [-2000(0.07961) + 300 + 50(0.04961)]/0.03
= $+4775.35 ($+4,775,350)
CCF = [-3000(A/P,3%,32) + 100 + 70(A/F,3%,32)]/0.03
= [-3000(0.04905) + 100 + 70(0.01905)]/0.03
= $-1527.217 ($-1,527,217)
CCG = -10,000 + 400/0.03
= $+3333.333 ($+3,333,333)
By spreadsheet, enter the following into single cells to display the CC values
Answer: Select alternative E.
E: = (-PMT(3%,16,-2000000,50000)+300000)/0.03 Display: $+4,775,295
F: = (-PMT(3%,32,-3000000,70000)+100000)/0.03 Display: $-1,526,886
G: = -10000000+400000/0.03 Display: $+3,333,333
4.61 Budget = $800,000 i = 10% 6 viable bundles
Bundle Projects NCFj0 NCFjt S PW at 10%
1 X $-250,000 $ 50,000 $ 45,000 $-60,770
2 Y -300,000 90,000 -10,000 -21,539
3 Z -550,000 150,000 100,000 -6,215
4 XY -550,000 140,000 35,000 -82,309
5 XZ -800,000 200,000 145,000 -66,985
6 Do nothing 0 0 0 0
PWj = NCFj(P/A,10%,4) + S(P/F,10%,4) - NCFj0
Since no bundle has PW > 0. Select ‘Do nothing’ project.
4.64 P = -35,000 - 20,000(P/A,10%,4) - 25,000(P/F,10%,2) + 10,000(P/F,10%,4)
= -35,000 - 20,000(3.1699) - 25,000(0.8264) + 10,000(0.6830)
= $-112,228
Answer is (d)
4.67 CC = A/i
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A = 10,000(A/F,10%,5)
= 10,000(0.16380)
= $-1638
CC = -1638/0.10
= $-16,380
Answer is (b)
4.70 Answer is (d)
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Solution to every third end-of-chapter problem Basics of Engineering Economy, 2nd edition
Leland Blank and Anthony Tarquin
Chapter 5
Annual Worth Analysis
5.1 AW = -7,000,000(A/P,15%,3) - 860,000
= -7,000,000(0.43798) - 860,000
= $-3,925,860
Therefore, required revenue is $3,925,860 per year
5.4 In $ millions,
AW = [-13 - 10(P/F,15%,1)](A/P,15%,10) – 1.2
= [-13 - 10(0.8696)](0.19925) – 1.2
= $-5.5229
Revenue required is $5,522,900 per year
5.7 First find PW, then annualize over three years
PW = -150,000[(400)(P/F,6%,1) + 300(P/F,6%,2) + 600(P/F,6%,3)]
= -60,000,000(0.9434) - 45,000,000(0.8900) - 90,000,000(0.8396)
= $-172,218,000
AW = -172,218,000(A/P,6%,3)
= -172,218,000(0.37411)
= $-64,428,476
5.10 (a) Use Equation [5.3] for CR per year.
CR = -3,800,000(A/P,12%,12) + 250,000(A/F,12%,12)
= -3,800,000(0.16144) + 250,000(0.04144)
= $-603,112
(b) AW = CR + A of AOC
= -603,112 – 350,000 – 25,000(A/G,12%,12)
= -603,112 – 350,000 - 25,000(4.1897)
= $-1,057,855
(c) One way to use a spreadsheet follows:
CR: single cell entry = -PMT(12%,12,-3800000,250000)
AW: Enter increasing gradient into B3:B14 and combine PMT functions
= -PMT(12%,12,-3800000,250000) - PMT(12%,12,NPV(12%,B3:B14))
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5.13 (a) AWplastic = -0.90(110)(43,560)(A/P,8%,20)
= -4,312,440(0.10185)
= $-439,222
AWrubber = -2.20(110)(43,560)(A/P,8%,30)
= -10,541,520(0.08883)
= $-936,403
Select the plastic liner
(b) Plastic: liner cost; 0.9(110)43560) = $4,312,440
Function: -PMT(8,20,0,-4312440) Display: AW = $-439,232
Rubber liner cost; 2.20(110)43560) = $10,541,520
Function: -PMT(8,30,0,-10541520) Display: AW = $-936,376
Select the plastic liner
5.16 Tabulated factor solution:
(a) Monetary terms in $ million. From AW, project clearly makes 10% per year.
AW = -170(A/P,10%,20) + 85(1-0.225)
= -170(0.11746) + 65.875
= $+45.90 ($+45.9 million)
(b) AW goes negative between 30% and 40% per year.
@ 20%: AW = -170(A/P,20%,20) + 65.875 = $+30.96 million
@ 30%: AW = -170(A/P,30%,20) + 65.875 = $+14.60 million
@ 40%: AW = -170(A/P,40%,20) + 65.875 = $-2.21 million
Spreadsheet solution with x-y scatter chart:
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5.19 (a) AW evaluation indicates chamber 490G to be more economic.
AWD103 = -400,000(A/P,10%,3) + 40,000(A/F,10%,3) – 4000
= -400,000(0.40211) + 40,000(0.30211) – 4000
= $-152,760
AW490G = -250,000(A/P,10%,2) + 25,000(A/F,10%,2) – 3000
= -250,000(0.57619) + 25,000(0.47619) – 3000
= $-135,143
(b) At P = $-300,000 and S = $30,000:
AWD103 = -300,000(A/P,10%,3) + 30,000(A/F,10%,3) – 4000
= -300,000(0.40211) + 30,000(0.30211) – 4000
= $-115,570
At P = $-500,000 and S = $50,000:
AWD103 = -500,000(A/P,10%,3) + 50,000(A/F,10%,3) – 4000
= -500,000(0.40211) + 50,000(0.30211) – 4000
= $-189,950
Cheaper model, P = $-300,000 will change the decision to D103.
(c) By spreadsheet for part (b) use the PMT functions at different P values.
490G: = -PMT(10%,2,-250000,25000)-3000
Display: $-135,143
D103 @ P=-300,000: = -PMT(10%,3,-300000,30000)-4000
Display: $-115,571
D103 @ P=-500,000: = -PMT(10%,3,-500000,50000)-4000
Display: $-189,952
5.22 AW = PW(i)
AW = [5,000,000 + 2,000,000(P/F,10%,10) + 100,000/(0.10)(P/F,10%,10)](0.10)
= [5,000,000 + 2,000,000(0.3855) + 1,000,000(0.3855)](0.10)
= $615,650
5.25 (a) Determine amount needed at end of year 20, followed by A to accumulate
this future amount.
CC = P = A/i = 24,000/0.08 = $300,000
F = A(F/A,8%,20)
300,000 = A(45.7620)
A = $6556 per year
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By spreadsheet, enter = -PMT(8%,20,,300000) to display $6556.
(b) P = 24,000(P/A,8%,30)
= 24,000(11.2578)
= $270,187
270,187 = A(F/A,8%,20)
= A(45.7620)
A = $5904 per year
By spreadsheet, enter two functions.
P after 20 years: = -PV(8%,30,24000) Display: $270,187
A over 20 years: = -PMT(8%,20,,270187) Display: $5904
(c) For 30 year payout, difference = 6556 – 5904
= $652 per year less
5.28 Factors: Perpetual AW is equal to AW over one life cycle.
AW = {[-150,000(P/A,10%,4) - 25,000(P/G,10%,4)](P/F,10%,2)
- [225,000(P/A,10%,4)(P/F,10%,6)]}(A/P,10%,10)
= {[-150,000(3.1699) – 25,000(4.3781)](0.8264)
-[225,000(3.1699)(0.5645)]}(0.16275)
= $-144,198
Spreadsheet
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5.31 In $ million units. Effective annual i = (1.025)4 – 1 = 10.381%.
AWA = -10(A/P,10.381%,5) + 0.7(A/F,10.381%,5) – 1.8
= -10(0.26637) + 0.7(0.16256) – 1.8
= $-4.35 ($-4.35 million)
AWB = -35(0.10381) – 0.6
= $-4.23 ($-4.233 million)
Select B
5.34 Answer is (b)
5.37 Answer is (d)
5.40 Perpetual AWA = -50,000(A/P,10%,3) – 20,000 + 10,000(A/F,10%,3)
= -50,000(0.40211) – 20,000 + 10,000(0.30211)
= $-37,084
AW is same for all years, including an infinite life.
Answer is (d)
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Solution to every third end-of-chapter problem Basics of Engineering Economy, 2nd edition
Leland Blank and Anthony Tarquin
Chapter 6 Rate of Return Analysis
6.1 (a) The highest possible is infinity
(b) The lowest possible is -100%
6.4 In $ million units
Annual payment = 6,000,000(A/P,10%,10)
= 6,000,000(0.16275)
= $976,500
Principal remaining after year 1 = 6,000,000(1.10) – 976,500
= $5,623,500
Interest, year 2 = 5,623,500(0.10)
= $562,350
6.7 (a) Move all cash flows to year 1
0 = -80,000 + 9000(P/F,i*,1) + 70,000(P/F,i*,2) + 30,000(P/F,*i,3)
By trial and error, i* = 15.32%
(b) Enter cash flows for years 1 to 4 in cells B1:B4
Function = IRR(B1:B4) displays i* = 15.32%
6.10 (a) Tabulated factors
0 = -400,000(F/A,i*,10) + 270,000/i*
Try 5%: -400,000(12.5779) + 270,000/0.05 = $368,840 too low
Try 6%: -400,000(13.1808) + 270,000/0.06 = $-772,320 too high
Interpolation yields i* = 5.32%
(b) Solve for i* by spreadsheet using the FV function and GOAL SEEK. For
example, place a guess i* in cell B1and set up the single-cell function
= -FV($B$1,10,-400000) + 270000/$B$1
Display is i* = 5.29% per year
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6.13 0 = -3,000,000 + 1,500,000(P/A,i*,3)
(P/A,i*,3) = 2.0000
Solve for i* = 23.38% per year (spreadsheet)
6.16 0 = -65,220(P/A,i*,4) + (57,925 – 35,220)(P/A,i*,31)(P/F,i*,4)
= -65,220(P/A,i*,4) + (22,705)(P/A,i*,31)(P/F,i*,4)
Solve by trial and error:
Try 6%: 0 = -225,994 + 250,510 = $24,516 i too low
Try 7%: 0 = -220,913 + 217,071 = $-3842 i too high
i* = 6.86% per year (interpolation or spreadsheet)
6.19 0 = 2,000,000 – 200,000(P/A,i*,2) – 2,200,000(P/F,i*,3)
Solve for i* = 10% per year (spreadsheet)
6.22 0 = -130,000 + (78,000 – 49,000)(P/A,i*,8) + 1000(P/G,i*,8) + 23,000(P/F,i*,8)
Solve for i* = 19.17 % (spreadsheet)
6.25 (a) The rate of return on the increment has to be larger than 18%
(b) The rate of return on the increment has to be smaller than 10%
(c) Two samples follow with approximate ROR values of 10% for X
and 18% for Y
6.28 (a) Incremental CF, year 0: -25,000 –(-15,000) = $-10,000
(b) Incremental CF, year 3: -400 - (-1600 – 15,000 + 3000) = $+13,200
(c) Incremental CF, year 6: (-400+6000) – (-1600+3000) = $+4200
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6.31 This is an incremental ROR analysis to find ∆i*
0 = -250,000(F/P,∆i*,8) + 50,000(F/A,∆i*,8) + 30,000
Solve for ∆i* = 13.14% < MARR = 15% (spreadsheet)
Select P
6.34 Incremental CF amounts for (Y-X)
Incremental first cost = $-62,000
Incremental M&O = $3,000
Incremental revenue = $23,000
Incremental salvage = $7,000
0 = -62,000 + 3,000(P/A,∆i*,3) + 23,000(P/A ∆i*,3) + 7000(P/F,∆i*,3)
Solve for ∆i* by trial and error or spreadsheet
∆i* = 16.83% > MARR = 15% (spreadsheet)
Select robot Y
6.37 Alternatives are independent; compare each against DN
Product 1: 0 = -340,000 + (180,000 – 70,000)(P/A,i*,5)
i* = 18.52% > MARR = 15% Accept
Product 2: 0 = -500,000 + (190,000 – 64,000)(P/A,i*,5)
i* = 8.23% < MARR = 15% Reject
Product 3: 0 = -570,000 + (220,000 –48,000)(P/A,i*,5)
i* = 15.49% > MARR = 15% Accept
Product 4: 0 = -620,000 + (205,000 – 40,000)(P/A,i*,5)
i* = 10.35% < MARR = 15% Reject
Company should manufacture product lines 1 and 3
6.40 Rank revenue alternatives by increasing initial investment: DN, D, A, B, E, C
(a) MARR = 13.5%
DN to D: ∆i* = 15% > MARR eliminate DN
A to D: ∆i* = 12% < MARR eliminate A
B to D: ∆i* = 26% > MARR eliminate D
E to B: ∆i* = -16% < MARR eliminate E
C to B: ∆i* = 25% > MARR eliminate B
Select C
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(b) MARR = 16%
D to DN: ∆i* = 15% < MARR eliminate D
A to DN: ∆i* = 13% < MARR eliminate A
B to DN: ∆i* = 23% > MARR eliminate DN
E to B: ∆i* = -16% < MARR eliminate E
C to B: ∆i* = 25% > MARR eliminate B
Select C
6.43 (a) Select A and C with project ROR > MARR = 15.5%
(b) Rank proposals: DN, A, B, C, D; MARR = 10%
A to DN: ∆i* = 29% < MARR eliminate DN
B to A: ∆i* = 1% < MARR eliminate B
C to A: ∆i* = 7% < MARR eliminate C
D to A: ∆i* = 10% = MARR eliminate A Select D
(c) Same as part (b) above, except last comparison against MARR = 14%
D to A: ∆i* = 10% < MARR eliminate D Select A
6.46 (a) Two sign changes; maximum number of i* values is two
(b) Cumulative
Year Net Cash Flow, $ Cash Flow, $
0 -40,000 -40,000
1 32,000 -8000
2 18,000 +10,000
3 -2000 +8000
4 -1000 +7000
There is one sign change in the cumulative cash flow series; only one positive i*
value is indicated
6.49 Quarter Expenses Revenue Net Cash Flow Cumulative
0 -20 0 -20 -20
1 -20 5 -15 -35
2 -10 10 0 -35
3 -10 25 15 -20
4 -10 26 16 -4
5 -10 20 10 +6
6 -15 17 2 +8
7 -12 15 3 +11
8 -15 2 -13 -2
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(a) From net cash flows, there are two possible i* values
(b) From cumulative cash flow, sign starts negative and changes twice. Norstrom’s
criterion is not satisfied, there may be up to two i* values.
6.52 (a) 3 changes in sign of net cash flow; 3 possible i* values
(b) Cumulative
Year Net CF, $ CF, $
0 -17,000 -17,000
1 -20,000 -37,000
2 4,000 -33,000
3 -11,000 -44,000
4 32,000 -12,000
5 47,000 +35,000
Per Norstrom’s criterion, there is only one positive i* value
0 = -17 - 20(P/F,i*,1) + 4(P/F,i*,2) -11(P/F,i*,3) + 32(P/F,i*,4) + 47(P/F,i*,5)
i* = 17.39% (spreadsheet)
6.55 Tabulate net cash flow and cumulative cash flow values
Cumulative
Year Cash Flow, $ Cash Flow, $
0 0 0
1 -5000 -5,000
2 -5000 -10,000
3 -5000 -15,000
4 -5000 -20,000
5 -5000 -25,000
6 -5000 -30,000
7 +9000 -21,000
8 -5000 -26,000
9 -5000 -31,000
10 -5000 + 50,000 +14,000
(a) Cash flow rule of signs test (Descartes’ rule): three possible ROR values
Cumulative cash flow test (Norstrom’s criterion): one positive ROR value
(b) Move all cash flows to year 10 and solve for i*
0 = -5000(F/A,i*,10) + 14,000(F/P,i*,3) + 50,000
Solve for i* = 6.29% (spreadsheet)
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(c) Hand solution: MIRR with ir = 20% and ib = 8%
PW0 = -5000(P/A,ib,6) – 5000(P/A,ib,3)(P/F,ib,7)
= -5000(P/A,8%,6) – 5000(P/A,8%,3)(P/F,8%,7)
= -5000(4.6229) – 5000(2.5771)(0.5835)
= $-30,631
FW10 = 9000(F/P,ir,3) + 50,000
= 9000(F/P,20%,3) + 50,000
= 9000(1.7280) + 50,000
= $65,552
Find ROR at which PW0 is equivalent to FW10
PW0(F/P,i′,10) + FW10 = 0
-30,631(1 + i′)10 + 65,552 = 0
(1 + i′)10 = 2.1400
i′ = 7.91%
Spreadsheet solution: Enter cash flows for years 0 through 10 into cells
B2 through B12, The function = MIRR(B1:B11,8%,20%) displays
i′ = 7.90%
(d) Hand solution: In applying the ROIC procedure, all F values are negative
except the last one. Therefore, i″ is used in all equations. The ROIC EROR
(i″) is the same as the internal ROR value (i*) of 6.29% per year.
Spreadsheet solution: Use Figure 6.7 as a model and apply GOAL SEEK to
obtain i″ = 6.29%
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6.58 (a) Hand solution: ROIC procedure with ir = 14%
F0 = 5000 F0 > 0; use ir
F1 = 5000(1.14) –2000 = 3700 F1 > 0; use ir
F2 = 3700(1.14) –1500 = 2718 F2 > 0; use ir
F3 = 2718(1.14) – 7000 = -3901.48 F3 < 0; use i″
F4 = -3901.48(1 + i″) + 4000
Set F4 = 0 and solve for i″
i″ = 2.53%
Spreadsheet solution: ROIC with ir = 14% results in i″ = 2.53%
Before GOAL SEEK After GOAL SEEK
(b) Hand solution: Apply MIRR procedure with ib = 7% and ir = 14%
PW0 = -2000(P/F,ib,1) – 1500(P/F,ib,2) - 7000(P/F,ib,3)
= -2000(P/F,7%,1) – 1500(P/F,7%,2) - 7000(P/F,7%,3)
= -2000(0.9346) – 1500(0.8734) – 7000(0.8163)
= $-8893
FW4 = 5000(F/P,ir,4) + 4000
= 5000(F/P,14%,4) + 4000
= 5000(1.6890) + 4000
= $12,445
Find EROR at which PW0 is equivalent to FW4
PW0(F/P,i′,4) + FW4 = 0
-8893(1 + i′)4 + 12,445 = 0
(1 + i′)4 = 1.3994
i′ = 8.76%
Spreadsheet solution:
Enter cash flows in cells B2:B6 and apply function =MIRR(B2:B6,7%,14%) to
display i′ = 8.76%.
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6.61 Answer is (b)
6.64 0 = -60,000 + 10,000(P/A,i*10)
(P/A,i*,10) = 6.0000
From tables, i* is between 10% and 11%
Answer is (a)
6.67 Answer is (c)
6.70 Answer is (c)
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Solution to every third end-of-chapter problem Basics of Engineering Economy, 2nd edition
Leland Blank and Anthony Tarquin
Chapter 7
Benefit/Cost Analysis and Public Sector Projects
7.1 It is best to take a limited viewpoint in determining benefits and disbenefits
Because, in the broadest sense, benefits and disbenefits will usually exactly off-
set each other.
7.4 Under a DBOMF contract, the contractor is responsible for managing the cash
flows for the project and the government unit remains responsible for obtaining
capital and operating funds for the project.
7.7 B/C = (2,740,000 – 380,000)/2,000,000
= 1.18
7.10 (a) AW of Costs = 13,000(A/P,10%,20) + 400
= 13,000(0.11746) + 400
= $1927
AW of B – D = 3800 – 6750(A/F,10%,20)
= 3800 – 6750(0.01746)
= $3682
B/C = 3682/1927
= 1.91
(b) Let P = minimum first cost
AW of costs = P(A/P,10%,20) + 400 = 3682
P = (3682 – 400)/0.11746
= $27,941
The first cost must > $27,941,000 to force B/C < 1.0
7.13 AW of initial cost, C = 35,000,000(A/P,5%,30)
= 35,000,000(0.06505)
= $2,276,750
AW of B = AW of Benefits – AW of disbenefits – AW of M&O costs
= 6,500,000 - 1,700,000 - 900,000
= $3,900,000
Modified B/C = 3,900,000/2,276,750
= 1.71
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7.16 Let P = initial cost
1.3 = 500,000/[P(A/P,7%,50) + 200,000]
1.3 = 500,000/[P(0.07246) + 200,000]
500,000 = 1.3[P(0.07246) + 200,000]
240,000 = (0.094198)P
P = $2,547,825
7.19 (a) B = $600,000
D = $190,000
C = 650,000(A/P,6%,20) + 150,000
= 650,000(0.08718) + 150,000
= $206,667
B/C = (600,000 – 190,000)/206,667
= 1.98
Project is justified since B/C > 1.0
(b) Modified B/C = (600,000 – 190,000 – 150,000)/650,000(A/P.6%,20)
= 260,000/56,667
= 4.59
Project is justified since modified B/C > 1.0
7.22 B = 41,000(33 –18) = $615,000
D = 1100(85) = $93,500
C = 750,000(A/P,0.5%,36)
= 750,000(0.03042)
= $22,815
B/C = (615,000 – 93,500)/22,815
= 22.86
7.25 Calculate AW of total cost and rank according to increasing cost.
AWpond = 58(A/P,6%,40) + 5.5
= 58(0.06646) + 5.5
= $9.35
AWexpand = 76(A/P,6%,40) + 5.3
= 76(0.06646) + 5.3
= $10.35
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AWprimary = 2(A/P,6%,40) + 2.1
= 2(0.06646) + 2.1
= $2.23
AWpartial = 48(A/P,6%,40) + 4.4
= 48(0.06646) + 4.4
= $7.59
Benefits are directly estimated; DN is first alternative
Ranking is as follows: DN, Primary, Partial, Pond, Expand
Primary to DN: ∆B/C = 2.7/2.23
= 1.21 eliminate DN
Partial to Primary: ∆B/C = (8.3-2.7)/(7.59 – 2.23)
= 1.04 eliminate Primary
Pond to Partial: ∆B/C = (11.1 - 8.3)/(9.35 - 7.59)
= 1.59 eliminate Partial
Expand to Pond: ∆B/C = (12.0 - 11.1)/(10.35 - 9.35)
= 0.90 eliminate Expand
Select the Pond System
7.28 Benefits are direct; determine AW of costs; order is DN, N, S
CN = 11,000,000(0.06) + 100,000 = $760,000 per year
CS = 27,000,000(0.06) + 90,000 = $1,710,000 per year
N to DN: B/C = (990,000-120,000)/760,000
= 1.14 eliminate DN
S to N: Δ(B-D) = (2,100,000 – 300,000) – (990,000 – 120,000) = $930,000
ΔC = 1,710,000 – 760,000 = $950,000
∆B/C = 930,000/950,000 = 0.98 eliminate S
Select site N
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7.31 Rank by increasing AW of total costs; order is: DN, EC, NS
AW of costs, EC = 38,000(A/P,7%,10) + 49,000
= 38,000(0.14238) + 49,000
= $54,410
AW of costs, NS = 87,000(A/P,7%,10) + 74,000
= 87,000(0.14238) + 74,000
= $86,387
EC to DN: B/C = (B-D)/C = (110,000 – 26,000)/54,410
= 1.54 eliminate DN
NS to EC:
∆B = 130,000 – 110,000 = $20,000
∆D = 18,000 – 26,000 = $-8000
∆C = 86,387 - 54,410 = $31,977
∆B/C = [20,000 -(-8000)]/31,977
= 0.88 eliminate NS
Select method EC
7.34 Rank alternatives by increasing cost: DN, G, J, H, I, L, K
Eliminate H and K based on B/C to DN < 1.0
G to DN = 1.15 eliminate DN
J to G = 1.07 eliminate G
I to J = 1.07 eliminate J
L to I = ?
∆B/C for L-to- I comparison is not shown. Must compare L to I incrementally;
survivor is selected alternative.
7.37 Answer is (c)
7.40 Can use either PW, AW, or FW values; For PW,
B/C = (245,784 – 30,723)/(100,000 + 68,798) = 1.27
Answer is (a)
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7.43 B/CX = (110,000 – 20,000)/(60,000 + 45,000)
= 0.86 reject X
B/CY = (150,000 – 45,000)/(90,000 + 35,000)
= 0.84 reject Y
Answer is (a)
7.46 In $1000 units,
∆B/C = [(220 – 140) – (30 – 10)]/(450 - 300) = 0.40
Answer is (b)
7.49 B/C = (360,000 – 42,000)/[2,000,000(0.06)] = 2.65
Answer is (d)
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Solution to every third end-of-chapter problem Basics of Engineering Economy, 2nd edition
Leland Blank and Anthony Tarquin
Chapter 8 Breakeven, Sensitivity, and Payback Analysis
8.1 (a) QBE = 1,000,000/(9.90 – 4.50)
= 185,185 units
(b) Profit = R – TC
= 9.90(150,000) – 1,000,000 – 4.50(150,000)
= $-190,000 (loss)
(c) Profit = R – TC
= 9.90(480,000) – 1,000,000 – 4.50(480,000)
= $1,592,000
8.4 Let x = hours per month billed to realize a profit of $15,000
15,000 = -900,000(A/P,1%,120) – 1,100,000 + 1,500,000(A/F,1%,120) + 10(90)x
15,000 = -900,000(0.01435) – 1,100,000 + 1,500,000(0.00435) + 10(90)x
900x = 1,121,390
x = 1246 hours/month
8.7 (a) Plot shows maximum quantity at about 1350 units. Profit is about $20,000.
(b) Profit = R – TC = (-0.007 - 0.004) Q2 + (32-2.2)Q - 8
= -0.011Q2 + 29.8Q - 8
Qp = -b/2a = -29.8/2(-0.011)
= 1355 units
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Max profit = -b2/4a + c = -29.82 / 4(-.011) - 8
= $20,175 per month
8.10 (a) Using the relation PW = 0, select different i values and solve for n. Details for
i = 8% and 15% are shown.
0 = -3,150,000 + 500,000(P/A,i%,n) + 400,000(P/F,i%,n)
i = 8%, n = 8: PW = -3,150,000 + 500,000(5.7466) + 400,000(0.5403)
= $-60,580
i = 8%, n = 9: PW = -3,150,000 + 500,000(6.2469) + 400,000(0.5002)
= $173,530
n = 8.2 (interpolation)
i = 15%, n = 19: PW = -3,150,000 + 500,000(6.1982) + 400,000(0.0703)
= $-22,780
i = 15%, n = 20: PW = -3,150,000 + 500,000(6.2593) + 400,000(0.0611)
= $4090
n = 19.8 years (interpolation)
(b) Retention ranges from 8 to 20 years for varying i values. This is a perfect
example where the spreadsheet is easier. Use the NPER function.
8.13 Let Pasp = maximum $/mile for asphalt
-2,300,000(A/P,8%,20) - 483 = -Pasp(A/P,8%,10) – 774
-2,300,000(0.10185) - 483 = -Pasp(0.14903) – 774
Pasp = $1,569,912
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8.16 Let x = square yards per year to break even
-109,000 – 2.75x = -225,000(A/P,8%,15) – 13x
-109,000 – 2.75x = -225,000(0.11683) – 13x
10.25x = 82,713
x = 8070 square yards/year
8.19 Let x = ads per year
-21 x = -12,000(A/P,10%,3) -55,000 + 2000(A/F,10%,3) – 5x
-21x = -12,000(0.40211) -55,000 + 2000(0.30211) – 5x
16x = 59,221
x = 3701 ads
8.22 Let x = production in year 3
-40,000 – 50x = -70,000 – 12x
38x = 30,000
x = 789.5 or 790 units
8.25 (a) Let T = number of tons. Solve relation AW1 = AW2 for T.
Variable costs (VC) for each machine
VC1: 24T/10 = 2.4T VC2: 2(24)T/6 = 8T
-123,000(A/P,7%,10) – 5000 -2.4T = -70,000(A/P,7%.6) – 2500 – 8T
(8-2.4)T = -70,000(0.20980) – 2500 + 123,000(0.14238) + 5000
5.6T = 5327
T = 951.2 tons
If tonnage is less than breakeven, select machine 2 since the slope is steeper.
At 1000 tons, select machine 1.
(b) Set up the VC relation for each machine and solve for T in AW1 = AW2 .
SOLVER can be used to find breakeven with the constraint AW1 = AW2.
% change
Cost,
$/hour
VC1
VC2
AW1 = AW2
relation
Breakeven
T value, tons
-15% 20.4 2.04T 6.8T 4.76T = 5327 1119
-5% 22.8 2.28T 7.6T 5.32T = 5327 1001
0% 24.0 2.40T 8.0T 5.60T = 5327 951
+5% 25.2 2.52T 8.4T 5.88T = 5327 906
+15% 27.6 2.76T 9.2T 6.44T = 5327 827
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8.28 (a) Solve relation Revenue - Cost = 0 for Q = number of filters per year
50Q - [200,000(A/P,6%,5) + 25,000 + 20Q] = 0
30Q = 200,000(0.23740) +25,000
Q = 72,480/30
= 2416 filters per year
At 5000 units, make the filters inhouse
(b) Solve the relation AWbuy = AWmake
(50-30)Q = -72,480 + (50-20)Q
Q = 7248 filters per year
Since 5000 < 7248, outsourcing is the correct choice; slope of 30Q is larger
(c) Inhouse: make 5000 at $20 each
Profit = 5000(50-20) - 72,480 = $77,520
Outsource: buy 5000 at $30 each
Profit = 5000(50-30) = $100,000
A spreadsheet can be used to answer all three questions.
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8.31 AWcont = -130,000(A/P,15%,5) -30,000 + 40,000(A/F,15%,5)
= -130,000(0.29832) -30,000 + 40,000(0.14832)
= $-62,849
Lowest cost for batch will occur when the interest rate is the lowest (5%)
and life is longest (10 years)
AWbatch = -80,000(A/P,5%,10) – 55,000 + 10,000(A/F,5%,10)
= -80,000(0.12950) – 55,000 + 10,000(0.07950)
= $-64,565
Since batch AW is more costly, the batch system will never be less expensive
than the continuous option.
8.34 AWcurrent = $-62,000
AW10,000 = - 64,000(A/P,15%,3) – 38,000 + 10,000(A/F,15%,3)
= - 64,000(0.43798) – 38,000 + 10,000(0.28798)
= $-63,151
AW13,000 = - 64,000(A/P,15%,3) – 38,000 + 13,000(A/F,15%,3)
= - 64,000(0.43798) – 38,000 + 13,000(0.28798)
= $-62,287
AW18,000 = - 64,000(A/P,15%,3) – 38,000 + 18,000(A/F,15%,3)
= - 64,000(0.43798) – 38,000 + 18,000(0.28798)
= $-60,847
The decision is sensitive; replace the existing process only if the estimate of
$18,000 is reliable.
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8.37 (a) AW1 = -10,000(A/P,i%,8) - 600 - 100(A/F,i%,8) - 1750(P/F,i%,4)(A/P,i%,8)
AW2 = -17,000(A/P,i%,12) - 150 - 300(A/F,i%,12)
- 3000(P/F,i%,6)(A/P,i%,12)
Calculate AW at each MARR value. The decision is sensitive to MARR,
changing at i = 6%.
MARR AW1 AW2 Selection
4% $-2318 $-2234 2
6% $-2444 $-2448 1
8% $-2573 $-2673 1
(b) Spreadsheet solution requires that the PW value is first determined using the
NPV function over the LCM of 24 years and then converting it to an AW value
using the PMT function. Spreadsheet follows.
8.40 Hand solution: Determine AW values at different savings, s.
AWA = -50,000(A/P,10%,5) – 7500 + 5,000(A/F,10%,5) + s
= -50,000(0.2638) – 7500 + 5000(0.1638) + s
= -19,871 + s
AWB = -37,500(A/P,10%,5) – 8000 + 3700(A/F,10%,5) + s
= -37,500(0.2638) – 8000 + 3700(0.1638) + s
= -17,286 + s
Selection changes when s is +40% of best estimate. Table follows:
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Spreadsheet solution: PMT functions display AW values with savings variation
added to end of function.
8.43 (a) Set up the general AW relation for D103 and determine AW for the three
scenarios.
AWD103 = -P(A/P,10%,n) + (0.1P)(A/F,10%,n) – 4000
Strategy P S n AW
Pess -500,000 50,000 1 $-504,000
ML -400,000 40,000 3 -152,761
Opt -300,000 30,000 5 -78,226
The AW490G = $-135,143 is known. D103 is selected only if the optimistic
scenario is correct, i.e., P = $-300,000 and n = 5 years.
(b) Spreadsheet solution.
8.46 (a) Machine 1:
Percent
variation
Savings for A,
$ per year
AWA
Savings for B,
$ per year
AWB
Selection
-40% 9,000 $-10,871 7,800 $-9,486 B
-20 12,000 -7,871 10,400 -6,886 B
0 15,000 -4,871 13,000 -4,286 B
20 18,000 -1,871 15,600 -1,686 B
40 21,000 1,129 18,200 914 A
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np = 40,000/10,000
= 4 years
Machine 2:
np = 90,000/15,000
= 6 years
Select only machine 1.
(b) Machine 1:
-40,000 + 10,000(P/A,10%,np) = 0
(P/A,10%,np) = 4.0000
From 10% interest tables, np is between 5 and 6 years; np > 5 years.
Machine 2:
-90,000 + 15,000(P/A,10%,np) = 0
(P/A,10%,np) = 6.0000
From 10% interest tables, np is between 9 and 10 years’ np > 9 years
Select neither alternative for further analysis
8.49 (a) Let np = number of months at 0.5% per month
0 = -90,000(A/P,0.5%,np) – 20,000 + 22,000
(A/P,0.5%,np) = 2000/90,000
= 0.02222
From 0.5% interest factor table, np is approximately 51 months
(b) Calculator function n(0.5,2000,-90000,0) displays np = 51.1 months
(c) Spreadsheet function =NPER(0.5%,2000,-90000) displays np = 51.1 months
8.52 Set up the PW relation and use trial and error or spreadsheet for np.
0 = -10,000 +1700(P/A,8%,np) + 900(P/F,8%,np)
For np = 7: 0 = -10,000 +1700(5.2064) + 900(0.5835) = $-624
For np = 8: 0 = -10,000 +1700(5.7466) + 900(0.5403) = $+255
np = 7.7 years (interpolation)
Lease; don’t purchase
Spreadsheet: NPER(8%,1700,-10000,900) displays 7.7 years
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8.55 (a) Determine i* from AW relations
AW1 = -50,000(A/P,i*,5) + 24,000
(A/P,i*,5) = 0.4800
i1* = 38.6% (interpolated)
AW2 = -120,000(A/P,i*,10) + 42,000 – 2500(A/G,i*,10)
i2* = 26.55% (trial and error or spreadsheet)
Now, select process 1
(b) First of all, an ROR analysis always requires an incremental analysis over the
LCM of 10 years. The i2* = 26.55% is not correctly used in the fashion
shown here. Furthermore, this analysis assumes a return of 26.55% is made
from years 6 through 10, which may not be correct for these funds.
8.58 Both the fixed cost and variable cost of alternative X are higher than those of
alternative Y. Therefore, it can never be favored.
Answer is (a)
8.61 Answer is (a)
8.64 Answer is (c)
8.67 -100Q = -250,000(A/P,15%,4) – 80,000 – 40Q
60Q = 250,000(0.35027) + 80,000
Q = 2793
Larger than 2793 since slope of make item inhouse is lower
Answer is (b)
8.70 Select largest PW.
Answer is (d)
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Solution to every third end-of-chapter problem Basics of Engineering Economy, 2nd edition
Leland Blank and Anthony Tarquin
Chapter 9
Replacement and Retention Decisions
9.1 The defender refers to the currently-owned, in-place asset while the challenger
refers to the equipment/process that is under consideration as its replacement.
9.4 P = market value = $39,000
AOC = $17,000 per year
n = 4 years
S = $25,000
(Note: P and AOC will carry – signs in an evaluation)
9.7 The ESL of the defender is 3 years with the lowest AW of $-85,000.
9.10 Add AW values for first cost, operating cost, and salvage value; select lowest AW.
Years Retained Total AW
1 $-102,000
2 -84,334
3 -84,190
4 -83,857
5 -84,294
Economic service life is n = 4 years.
9.13 (a) Tabulated factors
AW1 = -65,000(A/P,10%,1) – 50,000 + 30,000(A/F,10%,1) = $-91,500
AW2 = -65,000(A/P,10%,2) – [50,000 + 10,000(A/G,10%,2)]
+ 30,000(A/F,10%,2)
= $-77,929
AW3 = -65,000(A/P,10%,3) – [50,000 + 10,000(A/G,10%,3)]
+ 20,000(A/F,10%,3)
= $-79,461
AW4 = -65,000(A/P,10%,4) – [50,000 + 10,000(A/G,10%,4)]
+ 20,000(A/F,10%,4)
= $-80,008
AW5 = -65,000(A/P,10%,5) – [50,000 + 10,000(A/G,10%,5)]
+ 20,000(A/F,10%,5)
= $-81,972
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AW6 = -65,000(A/P,10%,6) – [50,000 + 10,000(A/G,10%,6)]
+ 20,000(A/F,10%,6)
= $-84,568
AW7 = -65,000(A/P,10%,7) – [50,000 + 10,000(A/G,10%,7)]
+ 20,000(A/F,10%,7)
= $-87,459
ESL is n = 2 years with AW = $-77,929
(b) Spreadsheet solution shows ESL is n = 2 years with AW = $77,929
9.16 AWC = -80,000(A/P,12%,3) - 19,000 + 10,000(A/F,12%,3)
= -80,000(0.41635) - 19,000 + 10,000(0.29635)
= $-49,345
AWD = -10,000(A/P,12%,3) -15,000 – 31,000 + 9000(A/F,12%,3)
= -10,000(0.41635) -15,000 – 31,000 + 9000(0.29635)
= $-47,496
AWD = -20,000(A/P,12%,3) -15,000 – 31,000 + 9000(A/F,12%,3)
= -20,000(0.41635) -15,000 – 31,000 + 9000(0.29635)
= $-51,660
Trade-in of $10,000: Select the defender
Trade-in of $20,000: Select the challenger
9.19 No option of retention of defender D more than one year
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AWD = -9000(A/P,10%,1) – 192,000
= -9000(1.1000) -192,000
= $-201,900
AWC = -320,000(A/P,10%,4) – 68,000 + 50,000(A/F,10%,4)
= -320,000(0.31547) – 68,000 + 50,000(0.21547)
= $-158,177
Replace the defender now with System C
9.22 -RV(A/P,8%,3) – 60,000 + 15,000(A/F,8%,3) = -80,000(A/P,8%,5)
- [40,000 + 2000(A/G,8%,5)] + 20,000(A/F,8%,5)
-RV(0.38803) – 60,000 + 15,000(0.30803) = -80,000(0.25046)
- [40,000 + 2000(1.8465)] + 20,000(0.17046)
-0.38803 RV = 4941.05
RV = $12,734
9.25 -RV(A/P,12%,4) – [40,000 + 2000(A/G,12%,4)] = -150,000(A/P,12%,10)
- [10,000 + 500(A/G,12%,10)] + 50,000(A/F,12%,10)
-RV(0.32923) – [40,000 + 2000(1.3589)] = -150,000(0.17698)
- [10,000 + 500(3.5847)] + 50,000(0.05698)
-0.32923RV = -35,490 + 42,718
RV = $21,954
9.28 Only 2 options; replace defender, buy challenger now or retain defender for 3 years.
AWD = - (40,000 + 70,000)(A/P,15%,3) – 85,000 + 30,000(A/F,15%,3)
= -110,000(0.43798) – 85,000 + 30,000(0.28798)
= $-124,538
AWC = -220,000(A/P,15%,3) – 65,000 + 50,000(A/F,15%,3)
= -220,000(0.43798) – 65,000 + 50,000(0.28798)
= $-146,957
Keep the defender
9.31 Answer is (a)
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9.34 Answer is (b)
9.37
Option Years for
Defender
Years for
Challenger
AW, cash flows, $ per year Option
AW, $/year Year 1 Year 2 Year 3
A 0 3 -73,000 -73,000 -73,000 -73,000
B 1 2 -74,000 -84,000 -84,000 -80,192
C 2 1 -74,000 -74,000 -84,000 -76,880
Option A: AW = $-73,000
Option B: AW = -84,000 + 10,000(P/F,15%,1)(A/P,15%,3)
= -84,000 + 10,000(0.8696)(0.43798)
= $-80,192
Option C: AW = -74,000 - 10,000(A/F,15%,3)
= -74,000 - 10,000(0.28798)
= $-76,880
Select option A: Replace now.
Answer is (a)
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Solution to every third end-of-chapter problem Basics of Engineering Economy, 2nd edition
Leland Blank and Anthony Tarquin
Chapter 10 Effects of Inflation
10.1 Inflated dollars are converted into constant value dollars by dividing by one plus
the inflation rate per period for however many periods are involved.
10.4 (a) Cost = 17,131(1 + 0.07)3
= $20,986 per year
(b) Cost = (17,131+ 4000)(1 + 0.07)3
= $25,886 per year
10.7 185(1 + f)5 = 225
(1 + f)5 = 1.2162
1 + f = 1.21620.2
f = 3.99% per year
10.10 (a) Salary in 2017 = 61,872(1.02)6
= $69,678
(b) Salary in 2017 = 61,872(1.07)6
= $92,853
10.13 Transportation cost in 5 years = 7.5(F/P,10%,5)
= 7.5(1.6105)
= 12.08¢ or 12.1¢
Labor cost in 5 years = 38.5(F/P,4%,5)
= 38.5(1.2167)
= 46.84¢ or 46.8¢
2012: Total cost = 38.5¢ + 19.5¢ + 12¢ + 7.5¢ + 7¢ + 6¢ + 5¢ + 4.5¢
= 100¢
% profit = (4.5/100)(100%)
= 4.50%
2017: Total cost = 46.8¢ + 19.5¢ + 12¢ + 12.1¢ + 7¢ + 6¢ + 5¢ + 4.5¢
= 112.9¢
% profit = (4.5/112.9)(100%)
= 3.99%
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10.16 if per month = 24/12 = 2%. Use inflated rate equation to solve for real rate i.
0.020 = i + 0.005 + (i)(0.005)
1.005i = 0.015
i = 0.0149 (1.49% per month)
10.19 if = 0.10 + 0.07 + (0.10)(0.07)
= 17.7%
PW = -150,000 – 60,000(P/A,17.7%,5) + 0.20(150,000)(P/F,17.7%,5)
= -150,000 - 60,000(3.1485) + 30,000(0.44271)
= $-325,630
10.22 if = 0.12 + 0.04 + (0.12)(0.04) = 16.48%
PWA = 2,100,000(P/F,16.48%,2)
= 2,100,000(0.73705)
= $1,547,806
PWB = 2,100,000 - 400,000 = $1,700,000
The offer from vendor A is better.
10.25 Find F, then deflate the amount by dividing by (1 + f)n
F = 5000(F/P,15%,17) + 8000(F/P,15%,14) + 9000(F/P,15%,13)
+ 15,000(F/P,15%,10) + 16,000(F/P,15%,6) + 20,000
= 5000(10.7613) + 8000(7.0757) + 9000(6.1528)
+ 15,000(4.0456) + 16,000(2.3131) + 20,000
= $283,481
Purchasing power = 283,481/(1.03)17 = $171,511
10.28 (a) F = 10,000(F/P,10%,5)
= 10,000(1.6105)
= $16,105
(b) Purchasing Power = 16,105/(1 + 0.05)5 = $12,619
(c) if = i + 0.05 + (i)(0.05)
0.10 = i + 0.05 + (i)(0.05)
1.05i = 0.05
i = 0.0476 (4.76%)
or
i = 0.10 – 0.05/(1 + 0.05) = 0.0476 (4.76%)
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10.31 Buying power = 1,800,000/(1 + 0.038)20 = $853,740
10.34 Cost in terms of constant-value dollars at real i = 5%
F = 40,000(F/P,5%,3)
= 40,000(1.1576)
= $46,304
10.37 Buying power is P value with inflation removed
P6000 = 6000/(1 + 0.04)2 = $5547
P9000 = 9000/(1 + 0.04)3 = $8001
P5000 = 5000/(1 + 0.04)6 = $3952
10.40 if = 0.15 + 0.05 + (0.15)(0.05)
= 20.75%
AWX = -65,000(A/P,20.75%,5) – 40,000
= -65,000(0.33991) – 40,000
= $-62,094
AWY = -90,000(A/P,20.75%,5) – 34,000 + 10,000(A/F,20.75%,5)
= -90,000(0.33991) – 34,000 + 10,000(0.13241)
= $-63,268
Select process X
10.43 if = 0.10 + 0.04 + (0.10)(0.04) = 14.4% per year
AW = -40,000(A/P,14.4%,3) - 24,000 + 6000(A/F,14.4%,3)
= -40,000(0.43363) - 24,000 + 6000(0.28963)
= $-39,607 per year
10.46 Answer is (a)
10.49 Answer is (c)
10.52 Answer is (c)
10.55 if per month = 0.01 + 0.01 + (0.01)(0.01)
= 2.01%
Nominal per year = 2.01(12) = 24.12%
Answer is (c)
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Solution to every third end-of-chapter problem Basics of Engineering Economy, 2nd edition
Leland Blank and Anthony Tarquin
Chapter 11
Estimating Costs
11.1 Elements of first cost include equipment cost, delivery charges, installation cost,
insurance coverage, and training of personnel for equipment use.
11.4 Cost = 98.23(50,000) = $4,911,500
11.7 Cost = 1,350,000(1.70/0.93) = $2,467,742
11.10 Cost = 185,000(1634.9/1375.4) = $219,904
11.13 From Table, index value in 2003 = 6695; index value in 2012 = 9290
Ct = 30,000,000(9290/6695)
= $41,628,000
11.16 Cost2011 = Cost2002(1490.2/1104.2)
328 = Cost2002(1.3496)
Cost2002 = $243
11.19 31.39 = Rate1913(16,520.53/100)
Rate1913 = $0.19 per hour
11.22 C2 = 9500(450/250)0.32
= 9500(1.207)
= $11,466
11.25 If C2 = 1.04 C1 and Q2/Q1 = 0.50, the cost-capacity relation is
1.04C1 = C1 (Q2/Q1)x
1.04 = (0.50)x
log 1.04 = x log 0.50
x = -0.0566
11.28 Cost = 3750(2)0.89(1520.6/1104.2) = $9570
11.31 1,320,000 = h(225,000)
h = 5.87
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11.34 T12 = T1Ns
s = log 0.85/log 2
= -0.234
T12 = (56)12-0.234
= 31.3 months
11.37 Total direct labor hours = 3000 + 9000 + 5000
= 17,000 hours
Indirect cost/hour = 34,000/17,000
= $2.00
Allocation to Dept A = 3000(2.00)
= $6000
Allocation to Dept B = 9000(2.00)
= $18,000
Allocation to Dept C = 5000(2.00)
= $10,000
11.40 (a) Hand solution: Make alternative indirect cost computation
Dept Rate
(1)
Usage
(2)
Annual cost
(3) = (1)(2)
M $2.40 450,000 $1.08 million
P $0.50 850,000 425,000
Q $25 4800 120,000
$/year $1,625,000
Determine AW for make and buy alternatives.
AWmake = -3,000,000(A/P,12%,6) + 500,000(A/F,12%,6)
– 1,500,000 – 1,625,000
= -3,000,000(0.24323) + 500,000(0.12323) – 3,125,000
= $-3,793,075
AWbuy = -4,500,000 – 200,000(A/G,12%,6)
= -4,500,000 – 200,000(2.1720)
= $-4,934,400
Select make alternative.
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(b) Spreadsheet solution: Select to make inhouse.
11.43 Compare last year’s allocation based on flight traffic with this year’s based on
baggage traffic. Significant change took place.
11.46 The answer is (c)
11.49 C2 = 22,000(300/200)0.64 = $28,518
Answer is (b)
11.52 CT = 2.45(390,000) = $955,500
Answer is (a)
11.55 3,000,000 = 550,000(100,000/6000)x
5.4545 = (16.67)x
log 5.4545 = xlog16.67
x = 0.60
Answer is (d)
11.58 Allocation = (900 + 1300)(2000) = $4.4 million
Percent allocated = 4.4/8.0 million = 55%
Answer is (c)
Last year;
flight basis
This year;
baggage basis
Percent
change
DFW $330,000 $343,620 + 4.1%
YYZ 187,500 218,371 +16.5
MEX 150,000 105,363 – 29.7
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Solution to every third end-of-chapter problem Basics of Engineering Economy, 2nd edition
Leland Blank and Anthony Tarquin
Chapter 12 Depreciation Methods
12.1 Depreciation is a tax-allowed deduction in the equation Taxes = (income –
expenses – depreciation)(tax rate)
12.4 Productive life – Time the asset is actually expected to provide useful service.
Tax recovery period – Time allowed by tax laws to depreciate the asset’s value to
salvage (or zero).
Book recovery period – Time used on company accounting books for depreciation
to salvage (or zero)
12.7 Tax depreciation: Dt = Rate(BVt-1)
Book depreciation: Dt = Rate(40,000)
Tax Depreciation Book Depreciation
Year, t Dt BVt Dt BVt
0 40,000 40,000
1 16,000 24,000 10,000 30,000
2 9,600 14,400 10,000 20,000
3 5,760 8,640 10,000 10,000
4 3,456 5,184 10,000 0
Spreadsheet solution with graphs follows.
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12.10 (a) Depreciation charge is determined from the change in book value
D = 296,000 - 224,000 = 72,000/year
Since the asset has a 5-year life 2 more years of depreciation will reduce
BV to salvage value.
S = 224,000 – 2(72,000) = $80,000
(b) (B – 80,000)/5 = 72,000
B = $440,000
12.13 Spreadsheet solution uses SL depreciation.
Dt = (350,000 – 50,000)/5 = $60,000 per year
12.16 Substitute 0.25B for BV. Depreciation rate is d = 2/5 = 0.4
0.25B = B(1 – 0.4)t
log 0.25 = t(log 0.6)
t = 2.71years
Salvage value will be reached by end of 3rd year
12.19 (a) SL: BV10 = $10,000 by definition
DDB: Use Equation [12.9] to determine if the implied S < $10,000
with d = 2/7 = 0.2857
BV10 = BV7 = B(1-d)7 = 100,000(0.7143)7
= $9486
Both salvages are less than the market value of $12,500
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(b) SL: D10 = (100,000 - 12,500)/10 = $8750
DDB: D10 = 0, since n = 7 years
A spreadsheet solution for both parts follows.
12.22 BV3 = 400,000 - 400,000(0.20 + 0.32 + 0.192)
= $115,200
12.25 SL: D4 = [80,000 - 0.25(80,000)]/5
= $12,000 per year
BV4 = 80,000 – 4(12,000)
= $32,000
MACRS: BV4 = 80,000 – 80,000(0.20 + 0.32 + 0.192 + 0.1152)
= $13,824
Difference = 32,000 – 13,824 = $18,176
MACRS has a lower BV after 4 years
12.28 MACRS: D1 = 0.01391(3,400,000) = $47,294
D2 to D10 = 0.02564(3,400,000) = $87,176
Total depreciation for 10 years = 47,294 + 9(87,176) = $831,878
BV10 = 3,400,000 – 831,878 = $2,568,122
Anticipated selling price is 1.5(BV10) = $3,852,183
Fairfield hopes to sell it for $452,183, or 13.3%, more than they paid for it.
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12.31 d = 1/5 = 0.20, For year 2, by DB method
DB : D2 = 0.20(100,000)(1 – 0.20)1 = $16,000
For SL method, need BV1 from DB method with d = 0.20
BV1 = 100,000(1 – 0.2)1 = $80,000
New SL depreciation
D2 = (80,000 – 10,000)/4 = $17,500
SL has larger depreciation by 17,500 – 16,000 = $1500; switch to SL is advisable
12.34 Verify the following MACRS rates using the modified DDB-to-SL switching.
t 1 2 3 4 5 6__
dt 0.20 0.32 0.192 0.1152 0.1152 0.0576
The DDB rate to start is d = 2/5 = 0.40.
d1: DDB: d1 = ½d = 0.20
d2: Accumulated depreciation = Accumulated D = 0.20
DDB: By Equation [12.14]
d2 = 0.4(1 – 0.2) = 0.32 (selected)
SL: Modify Equation [12.15] to have denominator (n-t+1.5)
d2 = 0.8/(5-2+1.5) = 0.8/4.5 = 0.178
d3: Accumulated D = 0.2 + 0.32 = 0.52
DDB: d3 = 0.4(1 – 0.52) = 0.192 (selected)
SL: d3 = 0.48/(5-3+1.5) = 0.137
d4: Accumulated D = 0.2 + 0.32 + 0.192 = 0.712
DDB: d4 = 0.4(1 – 0.712) = 0.1152
SL: d4 = 0.288/2.5 = 0.1152 (select either)
Switch to SL occurs in year 4.
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d5: Use the SL rate for n = 5
Accumulated D = 0.2 + 0.32 + 0.192+ 0.1152 = 0.8272
SL: d5 = 0.1728/(5-5+1.5) = 0.1728/1.5 = 0.1152
d6: d6 is the remainder or 1/2 the d5 rate. Accumulated D = 0.9424
d6 = d5 /2 = 0.0576
or
d6 = 1 – 0.9424 = 0.0576
12.37 Income = 6000(6) + 7000(9) = $99,000
Percentage depletion charge = 99,000(0.05) = $4950
12.40 (a) Determine the cost depletion factor in $/1000 tons and multiply by yearly
tonnage.
pt = 2,900,000/100 = $29,000 per 1000 tons
Annual cost depletion = volume × $29,000
Year
Volume,
1000 tons
Cost depletion,
$ per year
1 10 290,000
2 12 348,000
3 15 435,000
4 15 435,000
5 18 522,000
Total 70 $2,030,000
(b) Cost depletion is limited by the total first cost, which is $2.9 million. Since
only $2.03M has been depleted, all 5 years’ depletion is acceptable.
12.43 Depreciation is same for all years in straight line method.
D3 = [100,000 – 0.20(100,000)]/5 = $16,000
Answer is (a)
12.46 d = 2/5 = 0.4
BV2 = 30,000(1 – 0.4)2 = $10,800
Answer is (b)
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12.49 Salvage value is always $0 for the MACRS method.
Answer is (a)
12.52 Percentage: GI = 65,000(40) = $2.6 million
Depletion charge = 0.05(2.6 million)
= $130,000
Cost: pt = $1.28 per ton
Depletion charge = (65,000)(1.28)
= $83,200
Answer is (b)
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Solution to every third end-of-chapter problem Basics of Engineering Economy, 2nd edition
Leland Blank and Anthony Tarquin
Chapter 13
After-Tax Economic Analysis
13.1 (a) From Table 13.1, marginal tax rate = 39%
(b) Taxes = 0.15(50,000) + 0.25(75,000 – 50,000) + 0.34(100,000 - 75,000) +
0.39(250,000 – 100,000)
= $80,750
(c) Average tax rate = (80,750/250,000)(100%) = 32.3%
13.4 TI = 450,000 – 230,000 – 48,000 = $172,000
Approximate taxes = 172,000(0.38) = $65,360
13.7 (a) TI = 320,000 – 149,000 – 95,000 = $76,000
(b) Use Table 13-1
Taxes = 13,750 + 0.34(76,000-75,000) = $14,090
(c) Te = 10.5 + (1 – 0.105)(18.5) = 27.06%
Tax estimate = 76,000(0.2706) = $20,566
Percent of GI = 20,566/320,000 × 100% = 6.43%
13.10 Before-tax ROR: 0 = -500,000 + 230,000(P/A,i*,5) + 100,000(P/F,i*,5)
i* = 38.48% (spreadsheet)
After-tax ROR = 38.48(1 – 0.35) = 25.01%
13.13 Missing values are shown in bold red in the table
CFBT2 = 950 – 150 = $800
D2 = 0.4445(1900) = $845
D4 = 0.0741(1900) = $141
TI3 = 600 – 200 – 281 = $119
Taxes2 = -45(0.35) = $-16
CFAT3 = 400 – 42 = $358
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13.16 GI can be determined from the data provided.
CFBT = CFAT + taxes
GI – E = CFAT + (GI – E – D)(Te)
Solve for GI to obtain a general relation for each year t.
GIt = [CFAT + Et(1- Te) – DtTe]/ (1- Te)
where CFAT = $2.5 million
Te = 8% + (1-0.08)(20%) = 26.4% (0.264)
1- Te = 73.6% (0.736)
Year 1: GI1 = [2.5 million + 650,000(0.736) – 650,000(0.264)]/0.736
= $3,813,587
Year 2: GI2 = [2.5 million + 900,000(0.736) – 900,000(0.264)]/0.736
= $3,973,913
Year 3: GI3 = [2.5 million + 1,150,000(0.736) – 1,150,000(0.264)]/0.736
= $4,134,239
13.19 Total depreciation was 20% + 32% + 19.2% + 11.52% = 82.72%
BV4 = 80,000 – 80,000(0.8272)
= $13,824 < selling price of $15,000. Depreciation recapture is present
DR = 15,000 – 13,824
= $1176
Year GI E P and S CFBT D TI Taxes CFAT
0 $-1900 $-1900 $-1900
1 $800 $-100 0 700 $633 $ 67 $23 677
2 950 -150 0 800 845 -45 -16 816
3 600 -200 0 400 281 119 42 358
4 300 -250 700 750 141 -91 -32 782
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13.22 Calculate taxes = GI – E – (TI + DR)(Te) for each year and add. System 2 has
lower total taxes by $26,600. Spreadsheet solution follows.
13.25 (a) MACRS depreciation
Year P and
CFBT, $ Rate D, $ TI, $ Taxes, $
0 -200,000
1 75,000 0.2000 40,000 35,000 13,300
2 75,000 0.3200 64,000 11,000 4,180
3 75,000 0.1920 38,400 36,600 13,908
4 75,000 0.1152 23,040 51,960 19,745
5 75,000 0.1152 23,040 51,960 19,745
6 75,000 0.0576 11,520 63,480 24,122
7 75,000 0 0 75,000 28,500
8 75,000 0 0 75,000 28,500
Total $152,000
PWtax = 13,300(P/F,8%,1) + 4180(P/F,8%,2) + … + 28,500(P/F,8%,8)
= $102,119 (spreadsheet)
Straight line depreciation D = 200,000/8 = $25,000 per year
Taxes = (75,000 – 25,000)(0.38) = $19,000 per year
Total taxes = 8(19,000) = $152,000
PWtax = 19,000(P/A,8%,8) = 19,000(5.7466)
= $109,185
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MACRS is preferable with the lower PWtax value.
(b) Total taxes are $152,000 for both methods.
13.28 (a) Defender: Capital loss = BV - Sales price = [300,000 – 2(60,000)] - 100,000
= $-80,000
Taxes = -80,000(0.35) = $-28,000
This is a tax savings for the challenger in year 0.
CFATC in year 0 = $-420,000 + 28,000 = $-392,000
CFATD in year 0 = $-100,000
(b) Defender: TI = -120,000 – 60,000 = $-180,000
Taxes = 180,000(0.35) = $-63,000
CFAT = -120,000 - (-63,000) = $-57,000
Challenger: TI = -30,000 -140,000 = $-170,000
Taxes = -170,000(0.35) = $-59,500
CFAT = -30,000 - (-59,500) = $29,500
(c) AWD = -100,000(A/P,15%,3) – 57,000
= -100,000(0.43798) – 57,000
= $-100,798
AWC = -392,000(A/P,15%,3) + 29,500
= -392,000(0.43798) + 29,500
= $-142,188
Keep the defender
13.31 The debt portion of $15 million represents 40% of the total.
Total amount of financing = 15,000,000/0.40 = $37,500,000
13.34 Company’s equity = 30(0.35) = $10.5 million
Return on Equity = (4/10.5)(100%) = 38.1%
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13.37 (a) WACCA = 0.5(9%) + 0.5(6%) = 7.5%
WACCB = 0.2(9%) + 0.8(8%) = 8.2%
Plan A has a lower WACC
(b) Let x = cost of debt capital
WACCA = 8.2% = 0.5(9%) + 0.5x
x = 7.4%
WACCB = 8.2% = 0.2(9%) + 0.8x
x = 8.0%
Plan A cost of debt goes up from 6% to 7.4%; Plan B maintains the same cost.
13.40 (a) Determine the after-tax cost of debt capital and WACC.
After-tax cost of debt capital = 10(1-0.36) = 6.4%
After-tax WACC = 0.65(14.5%) + 0.35(6.4%) = 11.665%
Interest charged to revenue for the project:
14 million × 0.11665 = $1,633,100
(b) After-tax WACC = 0.25(14.5%) + 0.75(6.4%)
= 8.425%
Interest charged to revenue for the project:
14 million × 0.08425 = $1,179,500
As more and more of the capital is borrowed, the company risks
higher loan rates and owns less and less of itself. Debt capital (loans) will
get more expensive and harder to acquire.
13.43 Find BVt -1 = BV1; solve for NOPAT; find TI from NOPAT; solve for E from TI.
BV1 = 550,000 – 550,000(0.3333) = $366,685
EVA2 = 28,000 = NOPAT – (0.14)(366,685)
NOPAT = $79,336
NOPAT = 79,336 = TI(1 – 0.35)
TI = $122,055
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D2 = 550,000(0.4445)
= $244,475
122,055 = GI - E - D
= 700,000 - E - 244,475
E = $333,470
13.46 Te = 0.08 + (1 – 0.08)(0.34) = 39.3%
Answer is (b)
13.49 Answer is (d)
13.52 CFAT = GI – E – TI(Te)
26,000 = 30,000 – TI(0.40)
TI = (30,000 – 26,000)/0.40 = $10,000
Taxes = TI(Te) = 10,000(0.40) = $4000
TI = GI - E – D
10,000 = 30,000 – D
D = $20,000
Answer is (d)
13.55 BV5 = 100,000(0.0576) = $5760
DR = 22,000 – 5760 = $16,240
Tax on DR = 16,240(0.30) = $4872
Cash flow = 22,000 – 4872
= $17,128
Answer is (b)
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Solution to every third end-of-chapter problem Basics of Engineering Economy, 2nd edition
Leland Blank and Anthony Tarquin
Chapter 14 Alternative Evaluation Considering
Multiple Attributes and Risk
14.1 Wi = 1/6 = 0.1667
14.4 (a) Score by attribute with 10 for most important
Logic: #1: 0.90(#5); W1 = 0.90(10) = 9
#2: 0.10(#5); W2 = 0.10(10) = 1
#3: 0.3(#5); W3 = 0.30(10) = 3
#4: 2(#3); W4 = 2(3) = 6
#5: highest score: W5 = 10
#6: 0.8(#4); W6 = 0.80(6) = 4.8
Attribute Importance
1 9.0
2 1.0
3 3.0
4 6.0
5 10.0
6 4.8
33.8
(b) Normalized weights, Wi = Score/33.8
Attribute Wi______
1 9/33.8 = 0.27
2 1/33.8 = 0.03
3 3/33.8 = 0.09
4 6/33.8 = 0.18
5 10/33.8 = 0.30
6 4.8/33.8 = 0.14
14.7 Estimates are for the future in engineering economic evaluations. Decision making under
risk is, therefore, always present in any conclusion.
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14.10 Determine the probability values for N.
N 0 1 2 3 4_ ≥5_
P(N) 0.12 0.56 0.26 0.032 0 .022 0.006
(a) P(N=0 or 1) = P(N=0) + P(N=1) = 0.12 + 0.56 = 0.68
Percentage is 68% of the households
(b) P(N = 1or 2) =0.56 + 0.26
= 0.82 (82%)
(c) P(N > 3) = P(N=4) + P(N≥5) = 0.022 + 0.006
= 0.028 (2.8%)
14.13 (a) Use Equation [14.5] to find E(X).
Cell,
Xi, $ P(Xi) Xi × P(Xi), $
600 0.06 36
800 0.10 80
1000 0.09 90
1200 0.15 180
1400 0.28 392
1600 0.15 240
1800 0.07 126
2000 0.10 200
1.00 1344
Sample expected value: E(X) = $1344 (b) Construct a graph with bars at $600, $800, ..., $2000 each at the height of the P(Xi) value. Show the E(X) = $1344 value on the graph.
14.16 As an example, a sample of 100 values generated the following results:
(a) = AVERAGE(A1:A100) resulted in 49.2532; very close to 50
(b) = STDEV(A1:A100) resulted in 28.08; very close to 28.87
14.19 A simulation similar to Example 14.6 is performed. MARR varies from 7% to 10% with
a 0.25 probability each. Use a lookup table for MARR (columns E and F) coupled with
the RAND() function. For CFAT, use RANDBETWEEN(4000,7000). PW values
(column M) for the simulation shown are positive 23 of the 30 trials.
Conclusion: The project appears economically viable under both certainty and risk.
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14.22 Wenv = 50/(100 + 75 + 50) = 50/225 = 0.22
Answer is (c)
14.25 Answer is (c)
14.28 Reading #5 is missing
X = 79 = (81 + 74 + 83 + 66 + x5)/5
395 = 304 + x5
x5 = 91
2 values (66 and 91) are outside the limits
Answer is (b)