Practice Summary Of Ownership Cost Estimation (6) - Cost of Investment

Practice: Summary of Ownership Cost Estimation

Lesson 6Cost of Investment

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Question 1.
Define investment cost in your own words.
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Think about the basis of costs incurred for equipment ownership.
Question 2.
List two components of ownership cost.
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Consider the expenses that recur over time with machinery.
3Question 3.
What does investment cost represent?
- A) The annual cost of financing machinery
- B) The purchase price of the machinery
- C) The total operational cost
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Reflect on what future costs are derived from investments.
4Question 4.
True or False: The average annual investment method is typically more accurate than the time value method.
- True
- False
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Consider the factors involved in each method's calculation.
Question 5.
A heavy construction machine costs $500,000 and has an expected lifespan of 10 years. If it has a salvage value of $50,000, calculate its annual depreciation using the straight-line method.
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Consider the total depreciation spread over the lifespan.
Question 6.
Company X purchases a crane for $200,000, incurs 2% for insurance, 1.5% for taxes, 3% for storage, and expects depreciation of $25,000 annually. Calculate the total ownership cost after one year.
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Ensure to calculate percentages accurately based on equipment value.

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