This question is based on the follow­ing five alternatives that are evaluated by the rate of return method.



If the alternatives are mutually exclusive and the MARR is 15% per year, the alternative to select is:



(a) Either B, D, or E

(b) Only B

(c) Only D

(d) Only E


Rank alternatives in terms of increasing first cost: DN, A, B, C, D, E
Eliminate alternatives A and C because i* < MARR =15%

B to DN: i* = 15.1% i* > MARR eliminate DN
D to B: ?i* = 38.5% ?i* > MARR eliminate B
E to D: ?i* = 26.8% ?i* > MARR eliminate D; select E
Answer is (d) Only E

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