If a is the base amount expenditure, b is the increase in the operation cost each year over a period of n years, the total cost of maintenance is :

a + (n - 1) b

a - (n - 1) b

a + (n + 1) b

a x (n - 1) b

Correct Answer : a + (n - 1) b

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A P 1,000,000 issue of 3%, 15-year bond was sold at 95%. What is the rate of interest of this investment?

3.7%

4.0%

3.0%

3.4%

Correct Answer : Option (C) : 3.0%

Under the depletion allowance method in computing depreciation, the depletion charge is equal to either ______ whichever is smaller.

Fixed percentage of gross income or the net taxable income

Fixed percentage of gross income or 50% of the net taxable income

50% of the fixed percentage of gross income or the net taxable income

50% of the fixed percentage of gross income or 50% of the net taxable income

Correct Answer : Option (B) : Fixed percentage of gross income or 50% of the net taxable income

What is defines as the analysis and evaluation of the monetary consequences by using the theories and principles of economics to engineering applications, designs and projects?

Engineering economy

Design cost analysis

Engineering cost analysis

Economic Analysis

Correct Answer : Option (D) : Economic Analysis

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