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Two machines are being considered for purchase. The Sande 10 costs $36,000 new and is estimated to last five years. The cost to replace the Sande 10 will increase by 7% each year. Annual operation and maintenance costs are $2,400. It will have a trade-in (salvage) value of $3,000. The Sande 20 costs $76,000 to buy, but it will last 10 years and will have a trade-in (salvage) value of $4,000. The cost of operation and maintenance is $1,400 per year. Compare the two machines using present worth analysis and state the basis of your comparison. Include a cash-flow diagram for each alternative. Assume all interest rates at 6% per year unless otherwise stated. The total cost of the Sande 10 is $ . (Round the final answer to two decimal places.) The total cost of the Sande 20 is $ x. (Round the final answer to two decimal places.) The Sande is cheaper than the Sande Two machines are being considered for purchase. The Sande 10 costs $36,000 new and is estimated to last five years. The cost to replace the Sande 10 will increase by 7% each year. Annual operation and maintenance costs are $2,400. It will have a trade-in (salvage) value of $3,000. The Sande 20 costs $76,000 to buy, but it will last 10 years and will have a trade-in (salvage) value of $4,000. The cost of operation and maintenance is $1,400 per year. Compare the two machines using present worth analysis and state the basis of your comparison. Include a cash-flow diagram for each alternative. Assume all interest rates at 6% per year unless otherwise stated. The total cost of the Sande 10 is $ . (Round the final answer to two decimal places.) The total cost of the Sande 20 is $ x. (Round the final answer to two decimal places.) The Sande is cheaper than the Sande

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