The annual worth of Method 1

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INSTRUCTIONS: Help me answer the given question. Do not round off answer when solving, instead just the final answer will be rounded off to two decimal places

3. Two methods can be used to produce solar panels for electric power generation. Method 1 will have an initial cost of $520,000, an AOC of $190,000 per year, and $180,000 salvage value after its 3-year life. Method 2 will cost $890,000 with an AOC of $180,000 and a $180,000 salvage value after its 5-year life. Assume your boss asked you to determine which method is better, but she wants the analysis done over a three-year planning period. You estimate the salvage value of Method 2 will be 26% higher after three years than it is after five years. If the MARR is 9% per year determine:

 

The annual worth of Method 1, (in $)

Round off to the nearest two (2) decimal places, include sign

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