A mechanical engineer designs and sells equipment that automates manual labor processes. He is offering a machine/robot combination that will significantly reduce labor costs associated with manufacturing garage-door opener transmitters. The equipment has a first cost of $170,000, an estimated annual operating cost of $37,000, a maximum useful life of 5 years, and a $19,000 salvage value anytime it is replaced. The existing equipment was purchased 12 years ago for $65,000 and has an annual operating cost of $78,000. The currently owned equipment can be used for 2 more years after which it will be auctioned off for an expected amount of $6,000, less 28% paid to the company handling the auction. The same scenario will occur if the currently owned equipment is replaced at present. Determine the defender and challenger estimates of P, n, S, and AOC in conducting a replacement analysis today at an interest rate of 20% per year.

Long-distance providers are becoming increasingly concerned about certain activities within their industry. various companies come together voluntarily to implement new standards of social responsibility that members must abide by. what seems to be the primary motivation in this case for an increased interest in social responsibility? - because corporations are creations of society, they are responsible for giving back to the communities in which they operate.- these companies have realized it is in their best interest to increase their social responsibility before they are once again subject to stricter regulations.- these companies are using social responsibility as a means to increase their profitability, both short term and long term.- long-distance providers have started taking pride in their industry and its record for social responsibility.- they feel a responsibility to their stockholders, employees, the government, investors, and society as a whole.

Harry is 25 years old with a 1.55 rating factor for his auto insurance. if his annual base premium is $1,012, what is his total premium? $1,568.60 $2,530 $1,582.55 $1,842.25

Your sister is thinking about starting a new business. the company would require $375,000 of assets, and it would be financed entirely with common stock. she will go forward only if she thinks the firm can provide a 13.5% return on the invested capital, which means that the firm must have an roe of 13.5%. how much net income must be expected to warrant starting the business? a. $41,234b. $43,405c. $45,689d. $48,094e. $50,625