A firm is trying to decide between two types of trucks, one a conventional gasoline vehicle and the other a diesel power

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A firm is trying to decide between two types of trucks, one a conventional gasoline vehicle and the other a diesel power

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A Firm Is Trying To Decide Between Two Types Of Trucks One A Conventional Gasoline Vehicle And The Other A Diesel Power 1
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A firm is trying to decide between two types of trucks, one a conventional gasoline vehicle and the other a diesel powered vehicle. The following information is available. Gasoline Diesel Initial investment $32,000 $27,000 Useful life 5 years 4 years Salvage value $12,000 $8,000 Operating cost per mile $0.48 $0.36 a. With interest at 4% per year, determine the annual mileage at which the two trucks are equivalent. b. For 20,000 miles per year in travel, which truck should be recommended? (Show your work with "Breakeven Analysis".)
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