A company is considering three alternative machines. The company uses a MARR of 5%. Assuming that Alternative B and C are replaced with identical units at the end of their useful lives. Using an annual worth analysis, which choice is best? A B C
Cost $10,000 $150,000 $20,000
Annual benefit 1,000 1,762 5,548
Useful life (yrs) infinity 20 5

Frugala is when sylvestor puts $2,000 into 10-year state bonds and $3,000 into 5-year aaa-rated bonds in steady hand hardware, inc. he buys the four state bonds at a 5 percent interest rate and the three steady hand bonds at a 6.5 percent rate. sylvestor also buys $1,500 worth of blue chip stocks, and $800 worth of stock in a promising new sportswear company that reinvests its earnings in new growth. 1. (a) what is the maturity for each of the bond groups sylvestor buys? (b) the coupon rate? (c) the par value?