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Engineering
Economy
Module 1
[Engineering Economy]
In this module you will learn more about Engineering Economy. The module
consists of five short lessons:
I. Multiple-Choice. Select the single best answer for each item and write the letter of
your answer on the space provided for.
SIMPLE INTEREST:
1. A 2-year loan of Php5000 is made with 5% simple interest. Find the interest
earned.
A. 400 B. 500 C. 600 D. 1000
2. A total $1,200 is invested at a simple interest rate of 6% for 4 months. How much
interest is earned on this investment?
A. 24 B. 26 C. 28 D. 30
3. A business takes out a simple interest loan of $10,000 at a rate of 7.5% . What is
the total amount the business will repay if the loan is for 8 years?
A. 10,000 B. 15,000 C. 16,000 D. 20,000
4. Cleopatra borrowed P2,000.00 from a bank and agreed to pay the loan at the end of
one year. The bank discounted the loan and give P1950 in cash. Determine the rate of
discount.
A. 3.75% B. 3.12% C. 2.5% D. 1.2%
COMPOUND INTEREST
1. Determine the accumulated value of P2000.00 in 5 years if it is invested at 11%
compounded quarterly.
A. P3,440.00 C. 3,044.00
B. P3,404.00 D. P4,304.00
2. You deposit $1000 into a 9% account today. At the end of two years, you will deposit
another $3000. In five years, you plan a $4000 purchase. How much is left in the
account one year after the purchase?
3. A machine costs P20,000 today. If inflation rate is 6% per year and interest is 10% per
year, what will be the appropriate future value of the machine, adjusted for inflation, in
five years?
4. Michael owes P25,000 due in 1 year and P75,000 due in 4 years. He agrees to pay
P50,000 today and the balance in 2 years. How much must he pay at the end of two
years if money is worth 5% compounded semi-annually?
Effective Interest
1. What is the effective rate equivalent of 12% compounded quarterly?
A. 12.55% B. 11.55% C.12.98% D. 13%
2. Find the nominal rate which if converted quarterly could be used instead of 12%
compounded semi-annually.
SIMPLE INTEREST
Simple interest is the interest computed on the principal for the entire period of
borrowing. It is calculated on the outstanding principal balance and not on interest
previously earned. It means no interest paid on interest earned during the term of loan.
Key Concept
where
P = principal or loan
i = interest rate per year
n = no of years or fraction of a year.
F=P+I
F = P(1 + in)
where
F = future worth
COMPOUND INTEREST
Compound interest - is defined as the interest of loan or principal which is based not only on the
original amount of the loan or principal but the amount of the loan or principal plus the previous
accumulated interest. This means that the interest charges grow exponentially over a period of
time.
note :
Compound interest is used frequently in commercial practices than simple
interest.
0 1 2 3 n
P F
mn
r
F P 1 i
n
or F P 1
m
The expression (1 i)n , also denoted as (F/P, i, n) is called the single payment
compound-amount factor.
r
i= (interest rate per period)
m
n = number of periods
r
mn
1 i n 1 1 1
F A
m [compound amount factor]
F A or
i r
m
Present worth (P)
0 1 2 3 n
P F
F F
P or P
1 i
n mn
r
1 m
The expression 1/(1 i)n , also denoted as (P/F, i, n) is called the single payment
present worth factor.
where:
r
mn
1 i n 1 1 1
P A
m [present worth factor]
P A or
i 1 i
n r r
mn
1
m m
Example
In an ordinary annuity (uniform series of payments) if the nominal rate of interest is 8%
compounded quarterly for 6 years. Compute the value of the present worth factor.
Ans. 18.91
3. Discounted - is subtracted, deducted or discounted right away from the present amount.
Example 2
An interest rate of 8% compounded semiannually is how many percent if
compounded quarterly? Ans. 7.92%
2 4
0.08 r
1 2 1 1 4 1
rq 7.92%
Examples
1. compounded annually m=1
2. compounded semi-annually or bi-annually m=2
3. compounded quarterly m=4
4. compounded semi-quarterly m=8
5. compounded monthly m = 12
6. compounded bi-monthly m=6
Compounded Continuously (m = )
- interest may be compounded daily, hourly, minute, second, etc.
F Pe rt
Problem 1
Find the interest on P6,800.00 for 3 years at 11% simple interest.
Ans. P2,244.00
Problem 2 (ECE Nov 1998)
What will be the future worth of money after 12 months, if the sum of P25,000 is invested today
at simple interest rate of 1% per month?
Ans. P28,000.00
Problem 3
A man borrowed P10,000.00 from his friend and agrees to pay at the end of 90 days under 8%
simple interest rate. What is the required amount?
Ans. P10,200.00
Problem 4
What is the principal amount if the amount of interest at the end of 2½ year is P4,500 for a simple
interest of 6% per annum
Ans. P30,000.00
Problem 5
How long must a 40,000 note bearing 4% simple interest run to amount to P41,350.00?
Ans. 303.75 days
Problem 6
If 16,000 earns P480 in 9 months, what is the annual rate of interest?
Ans. 4%
Problem 10
A price tag of P1200 is specified if paid within 60 days but offers 3% discount for cash in 30
days. Find the rate of interest.
Ans. 37.11%
Problem 10
P500,000 was deposited at an interest of 6% compounded quarterly. Compute the compound
interest after 4 years and 9 months.
Ans. P163,475.37
Lesson 2 – [ANNUITY]
[Put course number and title here] 8
University of Cebu
Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency Accreditation Program
[Mechanical Engineering]
TYPES OF ANNUITY
1. ORDINARY ANNUITY is a type of annuity where the payments are made at the end of each
period starting from the first period.
0 1 2 3 4 n
A A A A A
A[(1 i)n 1]
F
i
The factor [(1 i)n 1] / i , also denoted as (F/A, i, n) is called the compound-amount factor
Fi
A
[(1 i)n 1]
The factor i /[(1 i)n 1] , also denoted as (A/F, i, n) is called the sinking fund factor
0 1 2 3 4 n
A A A A A
A[(1 i)n 1]
P
(1 i)n i
The factor [(1 i)n 1] /(1 i)n i , also denoted as (P/A, i, n) is called the present worth factor.
P(1 i)n i
A
[(1 i)n 1]
The factor (1 i)n i /[(1 i)n 1] , also denoted as (A/P, i, n) is called the capital recovery factor.
A[ert 1]
F
er 1
e rt 1
= compound-amount factor
er 1
er 1
= sinking fund factor
e rt 1
A[e rt 1]
P
e rt ( e r 1)
[e rt 1]
= present worth factor.
e rt ( e r 1)
e rt [e r 1]
= capital recovery factor.
(e rt 1)
2. ANNUITY DUE is the type of annuity where the payments are made at the beginning of each
period starting from the first period.
0 1 2 3 4 n
A A A A A
A[(1 i)n 1]
F (1 i)
i
0 1 2 3 4 n
A A A A A
A[(1 i)n 1]
P (1 i)
(1 i)n i
Problem 1
For a uniform series of payments what is the value of
1. (F/A, 8%, 6) if it is compounded quarterly
2. (P/A, 6%, 8) if it is compounded semi-annually.
3. (F/A, 8%, 4) if it is compounded continuously.
Ans. 1. 30.42186 2. 12.5611 3. 4.528047
Problem 2
In an ordinary annuity (uniform series of payments) if the nominal rate of interest is 8%
compounded quarterly for 6 years.
1. Compute the value of the capital recovery factor.
2. Compute the value of the sinking fund factor.
3. Compute the value of the present worth factor.
Ans. 1. 0.052871 2. 0.032871 3. 18.914
Problem 3
For some interest rate “i” and some number of interest periods “n” the uniform series capital
recovery factor is 0.3091 and the sinking fund factor is 0.1941.
1. Compute the interest rate.
2. If the interest rate i = 12% compounded annually, compute the capital recovery factor
for a period n = 5 years.
3. If the rate of interest i = 16% compounded quarterly what would be the sinking fund
factor for a period of 6 years.
Ans. 1. 11.5% 2. 0.27741 3. 0.02559
Problem 4
A businessman wishes to have an amount of P2769.84 after 5 years. He deposited P500 each year
into a savings bank that pays a nominal interest per annum compounded continuously.
1. Compute the nominal rate of interest.
2. Compute the effective rate of interest.
3. Compute the sinking fund factor for this equal payment.
Ans. 1.5% 2. 5.127% 3. 0.180516
Problem 5
A man deposits P500 at the end of each year and expected to have an amount of P2,769.84 at the
end of 5 years.
1. What is the nominal rate of interest if it is compounded annually?
2. What is the nominal rate of interest if it is compounded continuously?
3. Compute the equivalent compound amount factor if it is compounded continuously
Ans. 1. 5.127% 2. 5% 3. 5.3968
Problem 1
A social worker deposits a uniform amount of P12,000 at the end of each year in order to get a
lump sum of money by the time she will retire at the end of 20 years. If the compound amount
factor for this annuity is equal to 36.78559.
1. Compute the nominal interest rate.
2. Determine how much will she receive at the end of 20 years.
3. Determine the worth of the sinking fund factor in this fund invested.
Ans. 1. 6% 2. P441,427.08 3. 0.027184557
Problem 2
A businessman is faced with the prospect of fluctuating future budget for the maintenance of the
generator. During the first 5 years, P1,000 per year will be budgeted. During the second five
years, the annual budget will be P1,500 per year. In addition, P3,500 will be budgeted for an
overhaul of the machine at the end of the fourth year and another P3,500 for an overhaul at the
end of 8th year. Assuming compound interest at 6% per annum, what is the equivalent annual cost
of maintenance?
Ans. P1,888.87
Problem 3
The following terms of payment for an annuity are as follows:
Periodic payment = P20,000
Payment interval = 1 month
Interest rate = 18% compounded monthly
Terms = 15 years
1. Find the present worth paid of all the payments if it is paid at the end of each month.
2. Find the difference between the sums of an annuity due and an ordinary annuity on these
payments.
3. Find the difference between the present values of an annuity due and an ordinary annuity
based on these payments.
Ans. 1. P1,214,911.246 2. P271,687.35 3. P18,628.67
Problem 4
An engineer is entitled to receive P25,000 at the beginning of each year for 18 years. If the rate of
interest is 4% compounded annually.
1. What is the present value of this annuity at the time he is supposed to receive the first
payment?
2. What is the sum of this annuity at the end of the 18th year?
3. Find the difference between the sum of this annuity which is paid at the beginning of
each year and an annuity paid at the end of each year.
Ans. 1. P329,141.72 2. P666,780.73 3. P25,645.41
Problem 5
A student will receive P3,000 at the beginning of each 3 months for 4 years. What is the sum of
this annuity at the end of the 4th year if the interest rate is 6% compounded quarterly?
Ans. 54,604.07
Lesson 3 – [DEPRECIATION]
Depreciation is the decrease in the value of an asset due to the usage of time. An asset may
depreciate physically or functionally.
Elements of Depreciation
FC = first cost
SV = salvage value or trade-in value
d = depreciation charge
D = total depreciation
n = economic life of the property (in years)
m = anytime before ‘n’
BVm = book value after ‘m’ years
BVm = FC – Dm
cost
Dm
D
FC
BVm
SV
time
m
n
1. Straight line method - is the most common method in computing depreciation. The property
varies linearly with time.
FC SV
d
n
Dm = d(m)
d[(1 i)m 1]
Dm
i
Note:
The above formula is the same as the formula for the conversion of Future worth
to Ordinary Annuity and vice versa.
n m 1
dm = (FC – SV)
S
m(2n m 1)
Dm (FC SV )
S = (n/2)(n+1) 2S
SV = FC 1 k n
BVm = FC 1 k m
dm = FC 1 k m1 k
Note:
This method is only applicable if the salvage value is not equal to zero
Note: The formulas are the same as Declining Balance Method except that
2
k
n
Problem 1
What is the value of an asset after 8 years of use if it depreciates from its original value of
P120,000.00 to its salvage value of 3% in 12 years?
Ans. P42,400
Problem 2
A man bought an equipment which cost P524,000.00. Freight and installation expenses cost him
P31,000.00. If the life of the equipment is 15 years with an estimated salvage value of
P120,000.00, find its book value after 8 years.
Ans. P292,000
Problem 3
An equipment costing P250,000 has an estimated life of 15 years with a book value of P30,000 at
the end of the period. Compute the depreciation charge and its book value after 10 years using
straight-line method.
Ans. P24,336.26
Problem 4
An equipment costing P250,000 has an estimated life of 15 years with a book value of P30,000 at
the end of the period. Compute the depreciation charge and its book value after 10 years using
sinking fund method assuming i = 8%
Ans. d = P14,666.67
BV = P103,333.33
Problem 5
An equipment costing P250,000 has an estimated life of 15 years with a book value of P30,000 at
the end of the period. Compute the depreciation charge and its book value after 10 years using
declining balance method.
Ans. BV = P60,832.80
d = P9,234.93
Problem 1
An equipment costing P250,000 has an estimated life of 15 years with a book value of P30,000 at
the end of the period. Compute the depreciation charge and its book value after 10 years using the
sum of years digit method.
Ans. d = P11,000
BV = P57,500
Problem 2
An asset costing P50,000 has a life expectancy of 6 years and an estimated salvage value of
P8,000. Calculate the depreciation charge at the end of the fourth period using fixed-percentage
method.
Ans. P5,263.87
Problem 3 (ME Oct. 1997)
An asset is purchased for P120,000.00. Its estimated economic life is 10 years, after which it will
be sold for P12,000.00. Find the depreciation for the first year using the sum-of-the-years digit
method (SOYD).
Ans. P19,636.36
Example
An investment of $10,000 can be made in a project that will produce a uniform
annual revenue of $5,310.38 for five years and then have a market (salvage) value of
$2,000. Annual expenses will be $3,000 each year. The company is willing to
accept any project that will earn 10% per year or more, on all invested capital. Show
whether there is a desirable investment by using the PW method.
1.15 1 2,000
PW 10,000 5,310.38 3,000 0
0.11.1 1.1
5 5
Acceptable if FW 0
Acceptable if AW 0
Example
A piece of new equipment has been proposed by engineers to increase the
productivity of a certain manual welding operation. The investment cost is $
25,000, and the equipment will have a salvage value of $5,000 at the end of its
expected life of five years. Increased productivity attributable to the equipment will
amount to $8,000 per year after extra operating costs have been subtracted from the
value of the additional production. Suppose that = MARR = 20% per year. What
is the project’s ERR, and is the project acceptable?
1.20 5 1
25,000 1 i' 8,000
5
5,000
0.20
i' 20.88%
Because i' MARR, the project i s justified, but just barely.
8. Benefit-Cost Method
Example
In the design of a new facility, the mutually exclusive alternatives in Table 1 are under
consideration. Assume that the interest rate (MARR) is 15% per year and the analysis period is
10 years. Use the FW method to choose the best of these three design alternatives.
Table 1
Design 1 Design 2 Design 3
Capital Investment $ 28,000 $16,000 $23,500
Annual revenues less expenses $5,500 $3,300 $4,800
Market value $1,500 $0 $500
Useful life (years) 10 10 10
Design 1
1.15 10 1
FW 28,000 1.15 5,500
10
1,500 $105.17
0.15
Design 2
1.15 10 1
FW 16,000 1.15 3,300
10
$2,273.35
0.15
Design 3
1.15 10 1
FW 23,500 1.15 4,800
10
500 $2,887.24
0.15
Therefore, select Design 3 for the project.
Case 2: Useful lives are different among the alternatives and at least one does not match the
study period.
a) Repeatability Assumption:
When the useful lives of mutually exclusive alternatives are different, the repeatability
assumption
may be used in their comparison if the study period can be infinite in length or a
common multiple of
the useful lives.
A1 A2 A3
0 4 6 12
B1 B2
0 6 12
b) Coterminated Assumption:
A
0 4 6
B
0 6
Example
Consider the following two alternatives related to an improvement project, and recommend which
one should be implemented using the PW method. The MARR = 10% per year and the study
period is 10 years. Assume repeatability is applicable.
Machine A Machine B
Capital Investment $ 20,000 $30,000
Annual cash flow $5,600 $5,400
Market value $4,000 $0
Useful life (years) 5 10
Machine A
20,000 1.110 1 4,000 4,000
PW 20,000 5,600 $6,017.01
1.1 0.11.1 1.1 1.1
5 10 5 10
Machine B
1.110 1 4,000
PW 30,000 5,400 $4,722.84
0.11.1 1.1
10 10
The most common technique is to truncate the alternative at the end of the study period
using an estimated market value. This assumes that the disposable assets will be sold at
the end of the study period at that value.
1. Repeatability assumption
o The study period is either indefinitely long or equal to a common multiple
of the lives of the mutually exclusive alternatives (MEAs).
o The economic consequences expected during the MEAs’ life spans will
also happen in succeeding life spans (replacements).
2. Coterminated assumption
o Uses a finite and identical study period for all MEAs. Cash flow
adjustments may be made to satisfy alternative performance needs over
the study period.
Consider two projects A and B with MARR = 10% and the future cash flows given by
A B
Capital Investment – $ 3,500 – $5,000
Annual revenue $1,900 $2,500
Annual expenses – $645 – $1,020
Useful life (years) 4 6
Assumptions:
o The value at the end of the useful life is assumed to be zero.
o Suppose that the study period is chosen to be 6 years and the cash flow at
the end of project A is reinvested at MARR until the end of period 6.
o Use the FW Method to compare the two alternatives.
FWA = $847 FWB = $2,561 hence, we prefer project B.