You are considering the purchase of one of two machines used in your manufacturing plant. Machine A has a life of two years, costs $155 initially, and then $100 per year in maintenance costs. Machine B costs $225 initially, has a life of three years, and requires $175 in annual maintenance costs. Either machine must be replaced at the end of its life with an equivalent machine. The discount rate is 12 percent and the tax rate is zero. Calculate the EAC.

Matt and his roommate gamal argue repeatedly about wearing shoes in the house versus taking them off at the door. eventually, both are fed up with constantly arguing. they decide to sit down and talk, and not get up until they come to a resolution. this is an example of which decision-making strategy

The common stock of ncp paid $1.35 in dividends last year. dividends are expected to grow at an annual rate of 5.30 percent for an indefinite number of years. a. if ncp's current market price is $22.57 per share, what is the stock's expected rate of return? b. if your required rate of return is 7.3 percent, what is the value of the stock for you? c. should you make the investment? a. if ncp's current market price is $22.57 per share, the stock's expected rate of return is

Lillypad toys is a manufacturer of educational toys for children. six months ago, the company's research and development division came up with an idea for a unique touchscreen device that can be used to introduce children to a number of foreign languages. three months ago, the company produced a working prototype, and last month the company successfully launched its new device on the commercial market. what should lillypad's managers prepare for next? a. increased competition from imitators b. a prolonged period of uncontested success c. a sharp decline in demand for the product d. a difficult struggle to move from invention to innovation