EconomicS2. Referring to the given data in 6.7/317 at the end of Chapter 6 (Engineering Economy by Sullivan et al),select the best alternative using:(a) PW(b) AW© FW(d) IRR6-7. Three mutually exclusive design alternatives arebeing considered. The estimated cash flows for eachalternative are given next. The MARR is 20% per year.At the conclusion of the useful life, the investment willbe sold.Aв$28,000 $55,000 $40,000Annual expenses $15,000 $13,000 $22,000Annual revenues $23,000 $28,000 $32,000$6,000 $8,000 $10,000Investment costMarket valueUseful life10 years 10 years 10 years26.4% 24.7% 22.4%IRRA decision-maker can select one of these alternatives ordecide to select none of them. Make a recommendationusing the PW method. (6.4)

To select the desired cash flow process, apply the present worth method to the given alternatives.

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A decision-maker can select one of these alternatives or decide to select none of them. Make a recommendation using the PW method. (6.4)

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