Schneeberger, Inc. is considering investing in one of two alternatives for increasing the acceleration of its linear motor actuators. The first, alternative X, requires an initial investment of $180,000 and its cash flows exhibit an annual rate of return of i*x = 19%. The second, alternative Y, requires an initial investment of $150,000 and its cash flows have an annual rate of return of *Y = 19%. Schneeberger's MARR is 20% per year. Answer the following questions; (a) Will the rate of return on the incremental investment in X be larger or smaller than *X? (b) What is the expected X-Y?

Schneeberger, Inc. is considering investing in one of two alternatives for increasing the acceleration of its linear motor actuators. The first, alternative X, requires an initial investment of $180,000 and its cash flows exhibit an annual rate of return of ix = 19%. The second, alternative Y, requires an initial investment of $150,000 and its cash flows have an annual rate of return of Y = 19%. Schneeberger's MARR is 20% per year. Answer the following questions; (a) Will the rate of return on the incremental investment in X be larger or smaller than *X? (b) What is the expected X-Y?

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