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Chapter 6 Problem 6-43

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Two possible routes for a power line are under study.Data on the routes are as follows:Around Underthe Lake the LakeLength15 km 5 kmFirst cost$5000/km $25,000/kmMaintenance $200/km/yr $400/km/yrUseful life, in years1515Salvage value $3000/km $5000/kmYearly power loss $500/km $500/kmAnnual property taxes 2% of first cost 2% of first costIf 7% interest is used, should the power line berouted around the lake or under the lake? (Answer:Around the lake.)

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The first step in solving 6 problem number 43 trying to solve the problem we have to refer to the textbook question: Two possible routes for a power line are under study.Data on the routes are as follows:Around Underthe Lake the LakeLength15 km 5 kmFirst cost$5000/km $25,000/kmMaintenance $200/km/yr $400/km/yrUseful life, in years1515Salvage value $3000/km $5000/kmYearly power loss $500/km $500/kmAnnual property taxes 2% of first cost 2% of first costIf 7% interest is used, should the power line berouted around the lake or under the lake? (Answer:Around the lake.)
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Title Engineering Economic Analysis 12 
Author Donald G. Newnan; Jerome P. Lavelle; Ted G. Eschenbach
ISBN 9780199339273

Two possible routes for a power line are under study.Data

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