Three years ago, Witt Gas controls purchased equipment for $80,000 that was expected to have a useful life of 5 years with a $9000 salvage value. Increased demand necessitated an upgrade costing $30,000 one year ago. Technology changes now require that the equipment be upgraded again for another $25000 so that it can be used for 3 more years. Its annual operating cost will be $48,000 and it wil have a $19,000 salvage value after 3 years. ALternatively, it can be replaced with new equipment that will cost $68,000 with operating costs of $35,000 per year and a salvage value of $21,000 after 3 years. If replaced now, the existing equipment will be sold for $12,000.
a) Calculate the annual worth of the defender at an interest rate of 10% oer year
b) Determien the AW of the challenger over 3 years and select it or the defender.