Question

Camera 1 costs $4,900. It should last for eight years and have annual maintenance costs of $220 per year. After eight years, the magazine can sell the camera for $290. Camera 2 costs $4,400. It will also last for eight years and have maintenance costs of $790 in year three, $900 in year five, and $1,000 in year seven. After eight years, the camera will have no resale value. (FV of $1, PV of $1, FVA of $1, and PVA of $1) (Use appropriate factor(s) from the tables provided. Round your answers to 2 decimal places.) Required: 1-a. Assume that an interest rate of 8% properly reflects the discount rate in this situation and that maintenance costs are paid at the end of each year. Determine the total cost of cameras. 1-b. Which camera should Hollywood Tabloid purchase?

Answer 1

Answer:

Use formula: (((F1^F2) - (F1*F2)) / ((F2-F1) + (F1*F2))) /  % of hours

Explanation: