An alternative to overhauling and keeping the buses is to


A bus company has 20 buses which were purchased five years ago for $22,000 each. A major overhaul on these buses will cost $1,800 per bus next year (end of year 1). An alternative to overhauling and keeping the buses is to trade them in on 25 new, smaller models. The trade-in value for the old buses will be $4,000 each, and the cost of the new buses is $22,500 each. If the old buses are overhauled, their remaining life will be seven years, their annual O & M costs will be $3,000 per bus, and salvage value will be $800 per bus. The newer buses will last for eight years, have annual O & M costs of $2,000 per bus, and salvage value of $500 each. For an MARR of 10%, determine which plan is best.

Request for Solution File

Ask an Expert for Answer!!
Financial Management: An alternative to overhauling and keeping the buses is to
Reference No:- TGS02723458

Expected delivery within 24 Hours