Mytown’s street department repaves a street every 8 years. Potholes cost $15,000 per mile beginning at the end of Year 3 after construction or repaving. The cost to fix potholes generally increases by $15,000 each year. Repaving costs are $200,000 per mile. Mytown uses an interest rate of 8%. What is the EUAC for Mytown’s policy? What is the EUAC for the optimal policy? What is the optimal policy?The plant manager may purchase a piece of unusual machinery for $10,000. Its resale value after 1 year is estimated to be $3000. Because the device is sought by antique collectors, resale value is rising $500 per year.
