Annual maintenance costs for a particular section of highway pavement are $2500. The placement of a new surface would reduce the annual maintenance cost to $500 per year for the first 3 years and to $1000 per year for the next 7 years. After 10 years the annual maintenance would again be $2500. If maintenance costs are the only saving, what investment can be justified for the new surface? Assume interest at 5%.

Annual maintenance costs for a particular section of highway pavement are $2500. The placement of a new surface would reduce the annual maintenance cost to $500 per year for the first 3 years and to $1000 per year for the next 7 years. After 10 years the annual maintenance would again be $2500. If maintenance costs are the only saving, what investment can be justified for the new surface? Assume interest at 5%.

EBK CONTEMPORARY FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

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Author:MOYER

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Chapter9: Capital Budgeting And Cash Flow Analysis

Section: Chapter Questions

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