A company must decide whether to buy Machine A or Machine B.
A B
First cost $9,000 $17,000
Annual maintenance $1,000 $450
Salvage value $4,000 $9,000
Useful life, in years 4 10
(a) What is the equivalent uniform annual cost (EUAC) of Machine A?
(b)What is the equivalent uniform annual cost (EUAC) of Machine B?
(c)Which machine should one choose?