8 Mg2451 Eeca Notes

KINGSTON ENGINEERING COLLEGE
DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

EIGHTH SEMESTER
COURSE MATERIAL
MG2451 ENGINEERRING ECONOMICS
AND COST ANALYSIS
Prepared By
Darshan B. H.
Assistant Professor
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Kingston Engineering College
2016
MG2451
ENGINEERING ECONOMICS AND COST ANALYSIS
LTPC
3003
OBJECTIVES:
To learn about the basics of economics and cost analysis related to engineering so as to take
economically sound decisions.
UNIT I INTRODUCTION TO ECONOMICS
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Introduction to Economics- Flow in an economy, Law of supply and demand, Concept of Engineering
Economics Engineering efficiency, Economic efficiency, Scope of engineering economics- Element
of costs, Marginal cost, Marginal Revenue, Sunk cost, Opportunity cost, Break-even analysis- V ratio,
Elementary economic Analysis Material selection for product Design selection for a product,
Process planning.
UNIT II VALUE ENGINEERING
10
Make or buy decision, Value engineering Function, aims, and value engineering procedure. Interest
formulae and their applications Time value of money, Single payment compound amount factor,
Single payment present worth factor, Equal payment series sinking fund factor, Equal payment
series payment Present worth factor- equal payment series capital recovery factor-Uniform gradient
series annual equivalent factor, Effective interest rate, Examples in all the methods.
UNIT III CASH FLOW
9
Methods of comparison of alternatives present worth method (Revenue dominated cash flow
diagram), Future worth method (Revenue dominated cash flow diagram, cost dominated cash flow
diagram), Annual equivalent method (Revenue dominated cash flow diagram, cost dominated cash
flow diagram), rate of return method, Examples in all the methods.
UNIT IV REPLACEMENT AND MAINTENANCE ANALYSIS
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Replacement and Maintenance analysis Types of maintenance, types of replacement problem,
determination of economic life of an asset, Replacement of an asset with a new asset capital
recovery with return and concept of challenger and defender, Simple probabilistic model for items
which fail completely.
UNIT V DEPRECIATION
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Depreciation- Introduction, Straight line method of depreciation, declining balance method of
depreciation-Sum of the years digits method of depreciation, sinking fund method of depreciation/
Annuity method of depreciation, service output method of depreciation-Evaluation of public
alternatives- introduction, Examples, Inflation adjusted decisions procedure to adjust inflation,
Examples on comparison of alternatives and determination of economic life of asset.
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
TEXT BOOKS:
1. Panneer Selvam, R, Engineering Economics, Prentice Hall of India Ltd, New Delhi, 2001.
2. Suma Damodaran, Managerial economics, Oxford university press 2006.
REFERENCES:
1. Chan S.Park, Contemporary Engineering Economics, Prentice Hall of India, 2002.
2. Donald.G. Newman, Jerome.P.Lavelle, Engineering Economics and analysis Engg. Press, Texas,
2002
3. Degarmo, E.P., Sullivan, W.G and Canada, J.R, Engineering Economy, Macmillan, New York, 1984
4. Grant.E.L., Ireson.W.G., and Leavenworth, R.S, Principles of Engineering Economy, Ronald Press,
New York,1976.
5. Smith, G.W., Engineering Economy, Lowa State Press, Iowa, 1973.
6. Truett & Truett, Managerial economics- Analysis, problems & cases Wiley India 8 th edition
2004.
7. Luke M Froeb / Brian T Mccann, Managerail Economics A problem solving approach Thomson
learning 2007.
MG2451: Engineering Economics and Cost Analysis - Notes of Lesson Page 2 of 76
Year : 2015-16
Course Objectives & Outcomes

Sem. : EVEN
Name of the
Faculty
: Darshan B. H.
Design./Dept.
: AP/Mech.
Subject Code
: MG 2451
Branch
: Mechanical
Subject Name
: Engineering Economics &

Cost Analysis
Year/Sem./Sec. : IV/ VIII/B
Course Outcomes:
Upon the successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
C409.1: Apply Engineering knowledge to understand the basics of economics and cost
analysis.
C409.2: Apply ethical principles on value engineering and commit to professional ethics
to value money.
C409.3: Demonstrate knowledge of the method of cash flow in the management and
apply appropriate ethical principle on handling cash flow in the organization.
C409.4: Select and apply appropriate techniques on replacement, maintenance analysis
and modern engineering tools to determine economical life of an asset.
C409.5: Select and apply appropriate techniques, resources to evaluate the
depreciation value of any product / an asset.
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 05 Hrs/week
Tutorial: 01 Hr/week
Type of Course:
Required Course
Elective Course
Pre-requisite:
Statistics and Numerical Methods, Process Planning and Cost Estimation.
UNIT-I
Introduction to Economics
Year : 2015-16
Sem. : Even
Name of the Faculty
: Darshan B. H.
Design./Dept.
: Asst. Professor
Subject Code
: MG2451
Branch
: Mechanical
Subject Name
: Engineering Economics & Cost

Analysis
Year/Sem./Sec.
: IV/VIII/B
1. Define economics. Explain in detail about cash flow in a single

economy.
ECONOMICS
Economics is the science that deals with the production and
consumption of goods and services and the distribution and rendering of
these for human welfare.
The following are the economic goals.
A high level of employment

Price stability
Efficiency
An equitable distribution of income
Growth
Some of the above goals are interdependent. The economic goals are not
always complementary; in many cases they are in conflict. For example, any
move to have a significant reduction in unemployment will lead to an
increase in inflation.
Flow in an Economy
The flow of goods, services, resources and money payments in a
simple economy are shown in Fig. 1.1.
Households and businesses are the two major entities in a simple
economy.
Business organizations use various economic resources like land,
labour and capital which are provided by households to produce consumer
goods and services which will be used by them. Business organizations
make payment of money to the households for receiving various resources.
The households in turn make payment of money to business
organizations for receiving consumer goods and services. This cycle shows
the interdependence between the two major entities in a simple economy.
2. Explain the concept of law of supply and demand with suitable

example?
(Or)
Illustrate the effect of price on demand and supply with the help of a
diagram.
DEM AND:
Demand for a commodity refers to the quantity of the commodity
which an individual consumer or a household is willing to purchase per unit
of time at a particular price.
It refers to,
Desire of the consumer to buy the product
His willingness to buy the product
Sufficient purchasing power in his possession to buy the product
LAW OF DEMAND:
It states that other things being constant higher the price lower the demand
and vice versa.
When there is a decrease in the price of a product, the demand for the
product increases and vice versa, other things being constant.
SUPPLY:
Supply of a commodity refers to the various quantities of the
commodity which a seller is willing and able to sell at different prices
in a given market.
It is defined as how much of a good will be offered for sale at a given
time".
Supply depends on scarcity while demand depends on usefulness
WHY SCARCITY?
If the demand for the product is higher (i.e. if everyone is in need of
the product), the supply is fever at a time where factors of production are
limited. During this time, due to the scarcity of product, higher the price is
charged for the product. Therefore if scarcity increases it will increase the
price and supply.
LAW OF SUPPLY:
It states that other things being constant higher the price higher the supply
and vice versa.
When there is a decrease in the price of a product, the supply for the
product decreases and vice versa, other things being constant.
EQUILIBRIUM POINT:
The point of intersection of the supply curve and the demand curve is
known as the equilibrium point. At the price corresponding to this point, the
quantity of supply is equal to the quantity of demand. Hence, this point is
called the equilibrium point.
3. Discuss the factors which influence demand and supply.

FACTORS AFFECTING SUPPLY or DETERM INANTS OF SUPPLY
1. Price of the goods: it has a direct relationship with supply. i.e. if price
increases supply increases.
2. Price of factors of production: if the cost of production increases,
supply decreases.
3. State of technology: if technology increases, cost of producing goods
decreases, therefore supply increases.
4. Number of firms/ sellers: if sellers are few, supply decreases and vice
versa.
5. Price expectations: if seller expects increase in price of the product in
future, he will reduce present supply of the product and vice versa.
6. Natural factors: it has a direct influence on the supply. If it affects the
production, supply decreases.
7. Change in government policy: tax increases supply decreases and vice
versa.
8. Producers objective: may be profit maximization or sales maximization
or goodwill. If it is profit maximization, he will sell at lower quantity and if
it is sales maximization or goodwill higher quantity will be sold.
9. Price of other goods: changes in the price of other good will influence
the supply of a commodity.
Eg: if the company producing two goods with the same technology (AC
and fridge) if the price of AC decreases the company will concentrate
more in producing fridge to increase the supply.
FACTORS AFFECTING DEMAND or DETERM INANTS OF DEMAND
1. Price of the Commodity: If price increases demand decreases and vice
versa.
2. Income of the Consumer: The demand for a normal commodity goes up
when income rises and falls down when income falls.
3. Prices of related goods:
Substitute goods: are those which can replace each other in use. Eg:
tea and coffee, the rise in price of coffee increases the demand for tea and
vice versa.
Complementary goods: are those which are jointly demanded, such as
pen and ink. They have opposite relationship between price and the
amount demanded. If the price of pens goes up, the demand for ink
reduces. The price and demand goes in opposite direction. Also called
Cross Demand.
4. Tastes of the Consumers: Tastes include fashion, habit, customs, etc. A

consumers taste is also affected by advertisement. If the taste for a
commodity goes up, its amount demanded is more even at the same
price. This is called increase in demand. The opposite is called decrease
in demand
5. Wealth: The wealthier are the people; higher is the demand for normal
commodities. If wealth is more equally distributed, the demand for
necessaries is more. On the other hand, if some people are rich, while the
majorities are poor, the demand for luxuries is generally higher
6. Population: Increase in population increases demand for necessaries of
life and vice versa
7. Government Policy: It affects demand through taxation. Tax increases,
it increases the price of commodity and therefore demand goes down.
8. Expectations regarding the future: If consumers expect changes in
price of commodity in future, they will change the demand at present
even when the present price remains the same. Eg: if consumers expect
their incomes to rise in the near future they may increase the demand for
a commodity just now.
9. Climate and weather: In cold areas woolen cloth is demanded. During
hot summer, ice cream is demand. On a rainy day, umbrella is
demanded.
10. State of business: Demand for different commodities also depends
upon the business conditions. During boom conditions, there will be a
marked increase in demand. On the other hand, the level of demand goes
down during depression.
11.
Demonstration Effect or Bandwagon Effect and Snob Effect: The
demand for these products arise due to purchases made by special
category of buyers whose desire for product arise due to feeling such as
Jealousy, Competition and Equality in the peer group, social inferiority,
and desire to raise their social status. The purchases made on account of
these factors are called Demonstration Effect or Bandwagon Effect. These
factors have a positive effect on demand.
On the contrary when the commodity becomes the thing of common
use some people mostly rich decrease or give up the consumption of such
goods. This is known as Snob Effect. It has negative effect on the
demand.
12. Distribution Pattern of National Income: The level of national
income is the basic determinant of the market demand for a product
The higher the national income, the higher the demand for all goods and
services.
If national income is unevenly distributed that is if majority of
population belongs to a lower income group, market demand for essential
goods, including inferior ones, will be the largest whereas the demand for
other goods will be relatively lower.
13. Advertisement Expenditure: It helps in increasing demand for the
product in at least four ways.
By informing the potential consumers about the availability of the
product.
By influencing consumers choice against the rival product.
By setting new fashions and changing taste.
By showing its superiority over the rival product.
The impact of such effect shifts the demand upward to the right. In
other words, other factors remaining the same as expenditure on
advertisement increases, the volume of sales increases.
8. Explain the types of Efficiency. And discuss the several ways of
improving productivity or economic efficiency.
Efficiency: Efficiency of a system is generally defined as the ratio of its
output to input.
The efficiency can be classified into technical efficiency and economic
efficiency.
Technical efficiency
It is the ratio of the output to input of a physical system. The physical
system may be a diesel engine, a machine working in a shop floor, a
furnace, etc.
Technical efficiency (%) = (Output X 100) / Input
For Example,
Technical efficiency of a diesel engine is as follows:
Technical efficiency (%) =
Heat equivalent of mechanical energy produced X 100 / Heat equivalent of
fuel used
In practice, technical efficiency can never be more than 100%. This is
mainly due to frictional loss and incomplete combustion of fuel, which
are considered to be unavoidable phenomena in the working of a diesel
engine.
Economic efficiency
Economic efficiency is the ratio of worth to cost of a business system.
Economic efficiency (%) = (W orth X 100) / Cost

Worth is the annual revenue generated by way of operating the business
and cost is the total annual expenses incurred in carrying out the business.
For the survival and growth of any business, the economic efficiency should
be more than 100%. Economic efficiency is also called productivity.
There are several ways of improving productivity.
1. Increased output for the same input
2. Decreased input for the same output
3. By a proportionate increase in the output which is more than the
proportionate increase in the input
4. By a proportionate decrease in the input which is more than the
proportionate decrease in the output
5. Through simultaneous increase in the output with decrease in the
input.
Increased output for the same input: In this strategy, the output is
increased while keeping the input constant.
Decreased input for the same output: In this strategy, the input is
decreased to produce the same output.
By a proportionate increase in output is more than that of the input:
Consider the example of introducing a new product into the existing
product mix of an organization. Let us assume that the existing facilities are
not fully utilized and the R&D wing of the company has identified a new
product which has a very good market and which can be manufactured with
the surplus facilities of the organization. If the new product is taken up for
production, it will lead to
an increase in the revenue of the organization by way of selling the

new product in addition to the existing product mix and
an increase in the material cost and operation and maintenance cost
of machineries because of producing the new product.
If we examine these two increases closely, the proportionate increase in the

revenue will be more than the proportionate increase in the input cost.
Hence, there will be a net increase in the productivity ratio.
By a proportionate decrease in input is more than that of the output:
Let us consider the converse of the previous example, i.e. dropping an
uneconomical product from the existing product mix. This will result in the
following:
A decrease in the revenue of the organization

A decrease in the material cost, and operation and maintenance cost
of machinery
If we closely examine these two decreases, we will see that the proportionate
decrease in the input cost will be more than the proportionate decrease in
the revenue. Hence, there will be a net increase in the productivity ratio.
Simultaneous increase in output and decrease in input:
Let us assume that there are advanced automated technologies like
robots and automated guided vehicle system (AGVS), available in the market
which can be employed in the organization we are interested in. If we employ
these modern tools, then:
There will be a drastic reduction in the operation cost. Initially, the

cost on equipment would be very high. But, in the long run, the
reduction in the operation cost would break-e ven the high initial
investment and offer more savings on the input.
These advanced facilities would help in producing more products
because they do not experience fatigue. The increased production will
yield more revenue.
In this example, in the long run, there is an increase in the revenue and a
decrease in the input. Hence, the productivity ratio will increase at a faster
rate.
4. Bring out the scope of engineering economics with appropriate
examples.
Definition
It is the methods that enable one to take economic decisions towards
minimizing costs and maximizing benefits to business organizations.
Importance of Engineering Economics:
1. Engineering economics is concerned with the monetary consequences
(or) financial analysis of the projects, products and processes that
engineers design.
2. Engineers are required to use economic concepts in the major fields
such as increasing production, improving productivity, reducing human
efforts, increasing wealth by maximizing profit, controlling and reducing
cost.
3. Engineering economics provides has very important role to play in all
engineering decisions.
4. Engineering economics provides a number of tools and techniques to

solve engineering problems related to product-mix, output level, pricing
the product, investment, quantum of advertisement, etc.
5. Engineering economics helps in understanding the market conditions,
general economic environment in which the firm is working.
6. Engineering economics provide basis for resource allocation problem.
7. Engineering economics deals with identification of economic choices,
and is concerned with the decision making of engineering problems of
economic nature.
Applications of Engineering Economics:
1. Selection of location and site for a new plant -It is concerned with
comparing the cost of establishment and operation of various locations and
sites.
2. Production Planning and Control.
3. Selection of equipment and their replacement analysis.
4. Selection of a material handling system.
5. Determination of plant capacity. It is associated with investment of
funds such as initial outlay and operating expenses which determines the
capacity of a plant. The capacity is a measure of ability to produce goods
and services or rate of output.
6. Determination of wage structure of the workers.
7. Selection of choice between a concrete structure and a steel structure,
between various insulation thicknesses, and between prices at which to sell
a product.
8. It can be applied by a major corporation to analyze plans for a new
manufacturing facility or a new research and development (R&D) thrust.
Characteristics of Engineering Economics:
1. Engineering economics is a traditional and important part of engineering
practice.
2. Engineering economics is concerned with application of economic
principles in technical and managerial decision making.
3. Engineering economics embarrasses both micro and macroeconomic
principles when applied to engineering problems. For example, the study of
demand analysis is mostly concerned with individual or household as a

small unit of study. Whereas, the study of impact of taxes on raw- materials
will influence engineers to look for alternative materials for manufacturing
or designing a product or processes which is of course a macro economic
issue. The demand analysis is microeconomic principle.
4. Engineering economics also take in its fold certain concepts and
principles from other fields such as statistics, accounting, management, etc.
5. Engineering economics aids decision making aspect of an engineer and it
avoids the abstract nature of economic theory.
6. Engineering economics is mostly an application tool, whereas economics
is a social science with broad characteristics.
7. Economic theory conveniently ignores the significant backgrounds which
are common to individual firms but engineering economics take in to
consideration the individual firms environment of decision making.
8. Engineering economics provides an analytical and scientific approach
resulting in qualitative decisions.
Advantages of Engineering Economics:
1. Better decision making on the part of engineers.
2. Efficient use of resources results in better output and economic
advancement.
3. Cost of production can be reduced.
4. Alternative courses of action using economic principles may result in
reduction of prices of goods and services.
5. Elimination of waste can result in application of engineering economics.
6. Competitive strength on the part of the firm in adopting engineering
economics.
7. More capital will be made available for investment and growth.
8. Improves the standard of living with the result of better products, more
wages and salaries, more output, etc. from the firm applying economics.
5. Briefly explain about element of cost and its classification?

Elements of Cost:
Cost can be classified into variable cost and overhead cost.
Variable Cost: it is the cost which varies with the volume of production.
Variable Cost can be further classified into direct material cost, direct labour
cost and direct expenses cost.
Formula: Direct Material + Direct Labour + Direct Expenses = prime cost
Direct material: cost of materials that are used to produce the product.
Direct labour: amount of wages paid to the direct labour involved in the
production activities. Example: Direct Wages
Direct expenses: those expenses that vary in relation to the production
volume.
Overhead Cost: it is the cost which is fixed in nature irrespective of the
volume of production.
Formula: Indirect Material + Indirect Labour + Indirect Expenses =
Overhead cost
The overhead cost can be classified into factory overhead, office and
administration overhead, selling and distribution overhead.
Factory overhead: all the costs that are incurred for production purpose.
Example: Power and Fuel, Depreciation on plants and machinery, Factory
lighting, Factory building
Office and Administration overhead: all the costs that are incurred in
administering the business. Example: Salary, Managers Salary, Managerial
Remuneration
Selling overhead: the total expense that is incurred in the promotional
activities and the expenses relating to sales force. Example: Salesman
salary, Advertisement, Selling Expenses,
Distribution overhead: it is the total cost of shipping the items from the
factory site to the customer site.
Components
Material
Labour
Expenses
Direct
Cost of Procurement,
Freight Inwards,
Cost of Material
Provident Fund, ESI,
Wages
Indirect
Consumable spares and
parts
Salaries of staff in the
administration
and
accounts department
Hiring charges for tools Insurance, Taxes And

and equipments for a Duties
cost centre
Cost Sheet: It is a statement designed to show the output of a particular

accounting period along with breakup of costs.
Cost Sheet Specimen
Direct Material Cost
Direct Labour Cost
Direct Expenses Cost
_______________________________
Ans: Prime Cost

Add: Production Overhead or Factory Overhead
________________________________
Ans: W orks Cost
Add: Administrative Overhead
_________________________________
Ans: Costs of Production
Add: Opening Finished Stock
Less: Closing Finished Stock
______________________________________
Ans: Cost of Goods Sold
Add: Selling and Distribution Overhead
______________________________________
Ans: Total Cost or Cost of Sales
Add: Profit
________________________________
Ans: Sales
Divided by Quantity sold
Ans: Selling price per unit
Cost Specimen with the special treatment of stock

Opening Stock of Raw Material
Add: Purchase of Raw Material (Materials Purchase)

Less: Closing Stock of Raw Material
______________________________
Ans: Stock of Raw M aterial
Add: Direct Labour
Direct Expenses
______________________________
Ans: Prime Cost
Add: Factory Overhead
Add: Opening Work in Progress
Less: Closing Work in Progress
_____________________________
Ans: W orks Cost
Add: Administrative Overhead
_______________________________
Ans: Cost of Production
Add: Opening Finished Stock
Less: Closing Finished Stock
_________________________________
Ans: Cost of Goods Sold
Add: Selling and Distribution Overhead
_________________________________
Ans: Total Cost or Cost of Sales
Add: Profit
________________________
Ans: Sales
Divided by Quantity sold
________________________________
Ans: Selling price per unit
OTHER COSTS/REVENUES
The following are the costs/revenues other than the costs which are
presented in the previous section:
Marginal cost
Marginal revenue
Sunk cost
Opportunity cost
Marginal Cost
Marginal cost of a product is the cost of producing one additional unit

of that product. Let the cost of producing 20 units of a product be Rs.
10,000, and the cost of producing 21 units of the same product be Rs.
10,045. Then the marginal cost of producing the 21st unit is Rs. 45.
Marginal Revenue
Marginal revenue of a product is the incremental revenue of selling
one additional unit of that product. Let, the revenue of selling 20 units of a
product be Rs. 15,000 and the revenue of selling 21 units of the same
product be Rs. 15,085. Then, the marginal revenue of selling the 21st unit is
Rs. 85.
Sunk Cost
The purchase value of the equipment in the past is known as its sunk
cost. The sunk cost should not be considered for any analysis done from
now onwards.
This is known as the past cost of an equipment/asset. Let us assume
that an equipment has been purchased for Rs. 1,00,000 about three years
back. If it is considered for replacement, then its present value is not Rs.
1,00,000. Instead, its present market value should be taken as the present
value of the equipment for further analysis.
Opportunity Cost/Foregone Cost/Alternative Cost
In practice, if an alternative (X) is selected from a set of competing
alternatives (X,Y), then the corresponding investment in the selected
alternative is not available for any other purpose. If the same money is
invested in some other alternative (Y), it may fetch some return. Since the
money is invested in the selected alternative (X), one has to forego the return
from the other alternative (Y). The amount that is foregone by not
investing in the other alternative (Y) is known as the opportunity cost
of the selected alternative (X). So the opportunity cost of an alternative
is the return that will be foregone by not investing the same money in
another alternative. Consider that a person has invested a sum of Rs.
50,000 in shares. Let the expected annual return by this alternative be Rs.
7,500. If the same amount is invested in a fixed deposit, a bank will pay a
return of 18%. Then, the corresponding total return per year for the
investment in the bank is Rs. 9,000. This return is greater than the return
from shares. The foregone excess return of Rs. 1,500 by way of not investing
in the bank is the opportunity cost of investing in shares.
6. Define break-even point. Draw a break even chart and explain its
components. Explain cost volume profit analysis.
Objective: The main objective of break-e ven analysis is to find the cut-off
production volume from where a firm will make profit.
Let
s = selling price per unit

v = variable cost per unit
FC = fixed cost per period
Q = volume of production
The total sales revenue (S) of the firm is given by the following formula:
S=sxQ
The total cost of the firm for a given production volume is given as
TC = Total variable cost + Fixed cost
= v x Q + FC
The intersection point of the total sales re venue line and the total cost
line is called the break-even point. The corresponding volume of production
on the X-axis is known as the break-even sales quantity. At the
intersection point, the total cost is equal to the total revenue. This point is
also called the no-loss or no-gain situation. For any production quantity
which is less than the break-even quantity, the total cost is more than the
total revenue. Hence, the firm will be making loss. For any production
quantity which is more than the break-even quantity, the total revenue will
be more than the total cost. Hence, the firm will be making profit.
Profit = Sales (Fixed Cost + Variable Cost)
Break even quantity =

It is expressed in units.
Fixed Cost
Selling price/ unit Variable Cost/unit
Break even quantity =

It is expressed in units.
Fixed Cost
Sales Variable Cost
Break even sales =

It is expressed in Rupees.
Fixed Cost X Selling price / unit

Selling price/ unit Variable Cost/unit
Break even sales =

Fixed Cost X Sales

Sales Variable Cost
Break even sales =

Fixed Cost
PV Ratio
Contribution:
The contribution is the difference between the sales and the variable
costs.
Contribution = Sales Variable Cost (It is expressed in Rupees)
Contribution = Fixed Cost + Profit (It is expressed in Rupees)
Margin of Safety:
The margin of safety (M.S.) is the sales over and above the break-even
sales.
Margin of Safety (It is expressed in Rupees) = Present Sales Break even
sales
Margin of Safety (It is expressed in Rupees) = Profit / PV Ratio
Margin of Safety (It is expressed in Percentage) = (Profit X 100) / Sales
PROFIT VOLUME RATIO (PV RATIO)
PV ratio is a valid ratio which is useful for further analysis.
PV Ratio (It is expressed in percentage) = Contribution / Sales
= (Sales - Variable cost) / Sales
= (Fixed cost + Profit) / Sales
The relationship between BEP and P/V ratio is as follows:
BEP = Fixed cost / PV Ratio
The following formula helps us find the M.S. using the PV Ratio:
M.S. = Profit / PV Ratio
Other Imp formula: Sales = (Fixed Cost + Desired Profit) / PV Ratio
Marginal Cost Format:

Sales
Less: Variable Cost
Ans: Contribution
Less: Fixed Cost
Ans: Profit
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ELEMENTARY ECONOM IC ANALYSIS

One can manage many of these decision problems by using simple economic
analysis. For example, an industry can source its raw materials from a
nearby place or from a far-off place. In this problem, the following factors
will affect the decision:
Price of the raw material

Transportation cost of the raw material
Availability of the raw material
Quality of the raw material
Consider the alternative of sourcing raw materials from a nearby place with
the following characteristics:
The raw material is more costly in the nearby area.
The availability of the raw material is not sufficient enough to support
the operation of the industry throughout the year.
The raw material requires pre-processing before it is used in the
production process. This would certainly add cost to the product.
The cost of transportation is minimal under this alternative.
On the other hand, consider another alternative of sourcing the raw
materials from a far-off place with the following characteristics:
The raw material is less costly at the far off place.
The cost of transportation is very high.
The availability of the raw material at this site is abundant and it can
support the plant throughout the year.
The raw material from this site does not require any pre -processing
before using it for production.
Under such a situation, the procurement of the raw material should be
decided in such a way that the overall cost is minimized.
EXAMPLES FOR SIMPLE ECONOM IC ANALYSIS
In this section, the concept of simple economic analysis is illustrated using
suitable examples in the following areas:
Material selection for a product
Design selection for a product
Design selection for a process industry
Building material selection for construction activities
Process planning/Process modification
7. Explain the process of material selection in new product
development.
Material Selection for a Product/Substitution of Raw M aterial
The cost of a product can be reduced greatly by substitution of the
raw materials. Among various elements of cost, raw material cost is most
significant and it forms a major portion of the total cost of any product. So,
any attempt to find a suitable raw material will bring a reduction in the total
cost in any one or combinations of the following ways:
Cheaper raw material price
Reduced machining/process time
Enhanced durability of the product
Therefore, the process of raw material selection/substitution will result in
finding an alternate raw material which will provide the necessary functions
that are provided by the raw material that is presently used. In this process,
if the new raw material provides any additional benefit, then it should be
treated as its welcoming feature.
Design Selection for a Product
The design modification of a product may result in reduced raw material
requirements, increased machinability of the materials and reduced labour.
Design is an important factor which decides the cost of the product for a
specified level of performance of that product.
8. What is process planning? W hat are its objectives? Briefly explain
about steps involved in process planning and its various types?
Process Planning/Process M odification
While planning for a new component, a feasible sequence of

operations with the least cost of processing is to be considered. The process
sequence of a component which has been planned in the past is not static. It
is always subject to modification with a view to minimize the cost of
manufacturing the component.
Objective of process planning/process modification:
to identify the most economical sequence of operations to produce a
component.
The steps in process planning are as follows:
1. Analyze the part drawing to get an overall picture of what is required.
2. Make recommendations to or consult with product engineers on product
design changes.
3. List the basic operations required to produce the part to the drawing or
specifications.
4. Determine the most practical and economical manufacturing method and
the form or tooling required for each operation.
5. Devise the best way to combine the operations and put them in sequence.
6. Specify the gauging required for the process.
Steps 35 aim to determine the most practical and economical sequence of
operations to produce a component.
UNIT-II
Value Engineering
Year : 2015-16
Sem. : Even
Name of the Faculty
: Darshan B. H.
Design./Dept.
: Asst. Professor
Subject Code
: MG2451
Branch
: Mechanical
Subject Name

Analysis
Year/Sem./Sec.
: IV/VIII/B
INTRODUCTION
In the process of carrying out business activities of an organization, a
component/product can be made within the organization or bought from a
subcontractor.
Each decision involves its own costs. So, in a given situation, the
organization should evaluate each of the above make or buy alternatives and
then select the alternative which results in the lowest cost. This is an
important decision since it affects the productivity of the organization. In the
long run, the make or buy decision is not static.
The make option of a component/product may be economical today;
but after some time, it may turn out to be uneconomical to make the same.
Thus, the make or buy decision should be reviewed periodically, say, every
1 to 3 years. This is mainly to cope with the changes in the level of
competition and various other environmental factors.
CRITERIA FOR M AKE OR BUY
In this section the criteria for make or buy are discussed.
CRITERIA FOR M AKE
The following are the criteria for make:
1. The finished product can be made cheaper by the firm than by outside
suppliers.
2. The finished product is being manufactured only by a limited number of
outside firms which are unable to meet the demand.
3. The part has an importance for the firm and requires extremely close
quality control.
4. The part can be manufactured with the firms existing facilities and
similar to other items in which the company has manufacturing experience.
CRITERIA FOR BUY

The following are the criteria for buy:
1. Requires high investments on facilities which are already available at
suppliers plant.
2. The company does not have facilities to make it and there are more
profitable opportunities for investing companys capital.
3. Existing facilities of the company can be used more economically to make
other parts.
4. The skill of personnel employed by the company is not readily adaptable
to make the part.
5. Patent or other legal barriers prevent the company for making the part.
6. Demand for the part is either temporary or seasonal.
APPROACHES FOR MAKE OR BUY DECISION
Types of analysis followed in make or buy decision are as follows:
1. Simple cost analysis
2. Economic analysis
3. Break-even analysis
SIMPLE COST ANALYSIS
The concept is illustrated using an example problem.
EXAMPLE 1 A company has extra capacity that can be used to produce a
sophisticated fixture which it has been buying for Rs. 900 each. If the
company makes the fixtures, it will incur materials cost of Rs. 300 per unit,
labour costs of Rs. 250 per unit, and variable overhead costs of Rs. 100 per
unit. The annual fixed cost associated with the unused capacity is Rs.
10,00,000. Demand over the next year is estimated at 5,000 units. Would it
be profitable for the company to make the fixtures?
Solution:
We assume that the unused capacity has alternative use.
Cost to make Variable cost/unit = Material + labour + overheads
= Rs. 300 + Rs. 250 + Rs. 100
= Rs. 650
Total variable cost = (5,000 units) (Rs. 650/unit)
= Rs. 32,50,000
Add fixed cost associated with unused capacity = Rs. 10,00,000
Total cost = Rs. 42,50,000 (Fixed Cost + Total Variable Cost)
Cost to buy Purchase cost = (5,000 units) (Rs. 900/unit)
= Rs. 45,00,000
Add fixed cost associated with unused capacity + Rs. 10,00,000
Total cost = Rs. 55,00,000 (Total Purchase Cost + Fixed Cost)
The cost of making fixtures is less than the cost of buying fixtures from
outside. Therefore, the organization should make the fixtures.
ECONOMIC ANALYSIS
The following inventory models are considered to illustrate this concept:
1. Purchase model
2. Manufacturing model
The formulae for EOQ and total cost (TC) for each model are given in the
following table:
where D = demand/year
P = purchase price/unit
Cc = carrying cost/unit/year
Co = ordering cost/order or set-up cost/set-up
k = production rate (No. of units/year)
r = demand/year
Q1 = economic order size
Q2 = economic production size
TC = total cost per year
EXAMPLE 2 An item has a yearly demand of 2,000 units. The different
costs in respect of make and buy are as follows. Determine the best option.
Buy
Rs. 8
/ Rs. 120
Item Cost / Unit

Procurement Cost
Order
Set-Up Cost / Set-Up
Annual Carrying Cost / Rs. 1.60
item / year
Production Rate / Year
Make
Rs. 5
Rs. 60
Rs. 1.00
8000 units
Result: The cost of making is less than the cost of buying. Therefore, the
firm should go in for the making option.
BREAK-EVEN ANALYSIS
TC = total cost
FC = fixed cost
TC = FC + variable cost
B = the intersection of TC and sales (no loss or no gain situation) or Break
Even Point
A = break-even sales
C = break-even quantity
The formula for the break-even Quantity (BEQ) is
BEQ = Fixed Cost / (Selling price per unit - Variable cost per unit)
EXAMPLE 3 A manufacturer of TV buys TV cabinet at Rs. 500 each. In case

the company makes it within the factory, the fixed and variable costs would
be Rs. 4,00,000 and Rs. 300 per cabinet respectively. Should the
manufacturer make or buy the cabinet if the demand is 1,500 TV cabinets?.
Solution:
Selling price/unit (SP) = Rs. 500
Variable cost/unit (VC) = Rs. 300
Fixed cost (FC) = Rs. 4,00,000
BEQ = 4,00,000 / (500 300)
= 2,000 units
Since the demand (1,500 units) is less than the break-even quantity, the
company should buy the cabinets for its TV production.
EXAMPLE 4 There are three alternatives available to meet the demand of a
particular product. They are as follows:
(a) Manufacturing the product by using process A
(b) Manufacturing the product by using process B
(c) Buying the product
The details are as given in the following table:
Cost elements
Manufacturing the
product by the
product by process
A
5 lakhs
Manufacturing the
product by the
product by process
B
6 lakhs
Buy
Fixed cost /year

(Rs.)
Variable cost /
175
150
unit (Rs.)
Purchase price /
125
unit (Rs.)
The annual demand of the product is 8,000 units. Should the company
make the product using process A or process B or buy it?
Since the annual cost of buy option is the minimum among all the
alternatives, the company should buy the product.
INTRODUCTION
Value analysis is one of the major techniques of cost reduction and
cost pre vention. It is a disciplined approach that ensures necessary
functions for minimum cost without sacrificing quality, reliability,
performance, and appearance.
According to the Society of American Value Engineers (SAVE),
Value Analysis is the systematic application of recognized techniques
which identify the function of a product or service, establish a monetary
value for the function and provide the necessary function reliably at the
lowest overall cost.
It is an organized approach to identify unnecessary costs associated
with any product, material part, component, system or service by analyzing
the function and eliminating such costs without impairing the quality,
functional reliability, or the capacity of the product to give service.
WHEN TO APPLY VALUE ANALYSIS
One can definitely expect very good results by initiating a VA programme if
one or more of the following symptoms are present:
1. Companys products show decline in sales.
2. Companys prices are higher than those of its competitors.
3. Raw materials cost has grown disproportionate to the volume of
production.
4. New designs are being introduced.

5. The cost of manufacture is rising disproportionate to the volume of
production.
6. Rate of return on investment has a falling trend.
7. Inability of the firm to meet its delivery commitments.
Value Analysis vs. Value Engineering
Often the terms
synonymously.
value
analysis
and
value
engineering
are
used
Though the philosophy underlying the two is same, i.e. identification of

unnecessary cost, yet they are different. The difference lies in the time and
the stage at which the techniques are applied.
Value analysis is the application of a set of techniques to an existing
product with a view to improve its value. It is thus a remedial process.
Value engineering is the application of exactly the same set of techniques
to a new product at the design stage, project concept or preliminary design
when no hardware exists to ensure that bad features are not added. Value
engineering, therefore, is a preventive process.
Value
The term value is used in different ways and, consequently, has different
meanings. The designer equates the value with reliability; a purchase person
with price paid for the item; a production person with what it costs to
manufacture and a sales person with what the customer is willing to pay.
Value, in value investigation, refers to economic value, which itself can
be divided into four types: cost value, exchange value, use value, and esteem
value. These are now briefly described.
Cost value. It is the summation of the labour, material, overhead and all
other elements of cost required to produce an item or provide a service
compared to a base.
Exchange value. It is the measure of all the properties, qualities and
features of the product, which make the product possible of being traded for
another product or for money. In a conventional sense, exchange value
refers to the price that a purchaser will offer for the product, the price being
dependent upon satisfaction (value) which he derives from the product.
Value derived from the product consists of two parts use value and
esteem value, which are now described.
Use value. It is known as the function value. The use value is equal to the
value of the functions performed. Therefore, it is the price paid by the buyer
(buyers view), or the cost incurred by the manufacturer (manufacturers
view) in order to ensure that the product performs its intended functions
efficiently. The use value is the fundamental form of economic value. An
item without use value can have neither exchange value nor esteem
value.
Esteem value. It involves the qualities and appearance of a product (like a
TV set), which attract persons and create in them a desire to possess the
product. Therefore, esteem value is the price paid by the buyer or the cost
incurred by the manufacturer beyond the use value.
Performance
The performance of a product is the measure of functional features
and properties that make it suitable for a specific purpose.
Appropriate performance requires that
(a) the product reliably accomplish the intended use of work or service
requirement (functional requirements),
(b) the product provide protection against accident, harmful effects on body
and danger to human life (safety requirements),
(c) the product give trouble-free service cover during its specified life span
(reliability requirements),
(d) service and maintenance work can be carried out on the product with
ease and with simple tools (maintainability requirements), and
(e) appearance of the product creates an impression on the buyer and
induces in him or her the desire to own the product (appearance
requirements).
Performance and cost must be interwoven. Desired performance at the least
cost should be achieved by selecting appropriate materials and
manufacturing operations, which is the measure of value. Therefore, the
value of the product is the ratio of performance (utility) to cost. Thus,
Value = Performance (utility) / Cost
Value can be increased by increasing the utility for the same cost or by
decreasing the cost for the same utility. Satisfactory performance at lesser
cost through identification and development of low cost alternatives is the
philosophy of Value analysis.
What are all the function, aims of value engineering? Discuss the value
engineering procedure. Discuss the advantages and applications of VE.
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FUNCTION
Function is the purpose for which the product is made. Identification
of the basic functions and determination of the cost currently being spent on
them are the two major considerations of value analysis. Function identifies
the characteristics which make the product/component/ part/item/device
to work or sell.
Work functions lend performance value while sell functions provide
esteem value.
Verbs like support, hold, transmit, prevent, protect, exhibits,
control, etc., are used to describe work functions, while attract,
enhance, improve, create, etc., are used to describe sell functions.
For example, in a bus driver cabin, the functional analysis of some of the
parts are given in Table 15.1.
CLASSIFICATION OF THE FUNCTIONS

Rarely do all functions assume equal importance. Usually, some functions
are more important than others. Functions can be classified into the
following three categories:
1. Primary function
2. Secondary function
3. Tertiary function
Primary functions are the basic functions for which the product is specially
designed to achieve. Primary functions, therefore, are the most essential
functions whose non-performance would make the product worthless, e.g. a
photo frame exhibits photographs, a chair supports weight, a fluorescent
tube gives light.
Secondary functions are those which, if not in-built, would not prevent the
device from performing its primary functions, e.g., arms of a chair provide
support for hands. Secondary functions are usually related to convenience.
The product can still work and fulfill its intended objective even if these
functions are not in-built and yet they may be necessary to sell the product.
Tertiary functions are usually related to esteem appearance. For example,
Sun mica top of a table gives esteem appearance for the table.
Let us consider a single example of painting a company bus to explain all
the above three functions. Here, the primary function of painting is to avoid
corrosion. The secondary function is to identify the company to which the
bus belongs by the colour of the paint (e.g. blue colour for Ashok Leyland
Ltd.).
The tertiary function is to impart a very good appearance to the bus by
using brilliant colours.
What is value engineering with suitable example? Explain the various
phases of value engineering job plan. (16 M arks)
Value engineering is the application of exactly the same set of techniques
to a new product at the design stage, project concept or preliminary desig n
when no hardware exists to ensure that bad features are not added. Value
engineering, therefore, is a preventive process.
AIMS
The aims of value engineering are as follows:
1. Simplify the product. 2. Use (new) cheaper and better materials. 3. Modify
and improve product design. 4. Use efficient processes. 5. Reduce the
product cost. 6. Increase the utility of the product by economical means. 7.
Save money or increase the profits.
The value content of each piece of a product is assessed using the following
questions:
1. Does its use contribute to value?
2. Is its cost proportionate to its usefulness?

3. Does it need all its features?
These three questions pertain to the function of the part which may decide
the elimination of parts.
Is there anything better for the intended use?
Can company or vendor standard be used?
Can a usable part be made by a lower-cost method?
Is it made with the proper tooling, considering volume?
Does the part yield suitable profit? Can another vendor furnish the same at
a lower cost?
VALUE ENGINEERING PROCEDURE
The basic steps of value engineering are as follows:
(a) Blast (i) Identify the product. (ii) Collect relevant information. (iii) Define
different functions.
(b) Create (iv) Different alternatives. (v) Critically evaluate the alternatives.
(c) Refine (vi) Develop the best alternative. (vii) Implement the alternative.
Step 1: Identify the product.
First, identify the component for study. In future, any design change
should add value and it should not make the product as obsolete one. Value
engineering can be applied to a product as a whole or to sub-units.
Step 2: Collect relevant information.
Technical specifications with drawings

Production processes, machine layout and instruction sheet
Time study details and manufacturing capacity
Complete cost data and marketing details
Latest development in related products
Step 3: Define different functions.

Identify and define the primary, secondary and tertiary functions of
the product or parts of interest. Also, specify the value content of each
function and identify the high cost areas.
Step 4: Different alternatives.
Knowing the functions of each component part and its manufacturing

details, generate the ideas and create different alternatives so as to increase
the value of the product. Value engineering should be done after a brain
storming session. All feasible or non-feasible suggestions are recorded
without any criticism; rather, persons are encouraged to express their views
freely.
Basic principles of brain storming
Some of the important principles of brain storming which are useful in value
analysis are now listed.
(i) A quality idea comes from quantity of ideas. If the number of ideas
generated is more, the more good solutions do turn up.
(ii) Creative ideas emerge from unconventional thinking. This is possible
when members of the group talk off the top of their heads and voice weird
ideas as they flash through their minds, regardless of how stupid or
impractical they may appear. Often, non-technical personnel can prove to be
the greatest innovators in technical areas since their viewpoints are
objective and they do not know that some of their ideas are technically not
feasible at all. So it is preferable to include one or two non-technical persons
in the study team. Members are to be told by the team leader in the
beginning of the session itself, not to breathe a word of criticism of even the
weirdest idea.
(iii) Spontaneous evaluation of ideas curbs imaginative thinking and retards
the flow of creative ideas. The group should not evaluate the alternatives
suggested by its member immediately since immediate evaluation may curb
imaginative thinking and slow down the flow of creative ideas.
(iv) Hitch-hiking on the ideas often lead to better ideas. Participants
have to improve upon ideas of other members either directly or by
combining more ideas in addition to contributing ideas of their own. A
brilliant idea may not be a practical one initially, or it may look to be silly or
useless but discussions can convert it into a valuable one.
(v) Creativity is a regenerative process and the recording of ideas as they
emerge helps serve as a catalyst to generate more ideas. Memory may not
retain all ideas or recall them when they are needed. So, a stenographer may
be asked to record ideas simultaneously. A tape recorder can also be used
for this purpose or even ideas can be written on a blackboard. These
recorded ideas can be reviewed at some later date.
(vi) When ideas cease to flow, short diversions enable the mind to
rebound with new ideas after recuperation. Members of the syndicate
may reach a stage where new ideas do not come. At such a stage, short
diversionsrest, favourite sport, hobby, lunch or tea break, etc.may be
taken during which members are advised to sleep over the ideas and report
fresh after the break. Such short diversions enable mind to recoup and
rebound with new ideas.
Step 5: Critically evaluate the alternatives.
Different ideas recorded under step 4 are compared, evaluated and
critically assessed for their virtues, validity and feasibility as regards their
financial and technical requirements. The ideas technically found and
involving lower costs are further developed.
Step 6: Develop the best alternative.
Detailed development plans are made for those ideas which emerged
during step 5 and appear most suitable and promising. De velopment plans
comprise drawing the sketches, building of models, conducting discussions
with the purchase section, finance section, marketing division, etc.
Step 7: Implement the alternative.
The best alternative is converted into a proto-type manufacturing
model which ultimately goes into operation and its results are recorded.
ADVANTAGES AND APPLICATION AREAS
1. It is a much faster cost reduction technique.
2. It is a less expensive technique.
3. It reduces production costs and adds value to sales income of the
product.
The various application areas of value engineering are machine tool
industries, industries making accessories for machine tools, auto
industries, import substitutes, etc.
INTEREST FORMULAS AND THEIR APPLICATIONS
INTRODUCTION
Interest rate is the rental value of money. It represents the growth of capital
per unit period. The period may be a month, a quarter, semi annual or a
year. An interest rate 15% compounded annually means that for every
hundred rupees invested now, an amount of Rs. 15 will be added to the
account at the end of the first year. So, the total amount at the end of the
first year will be Rs. 115. At the end of the second year, again 15% of Rs.
115, i.e. Rs. 17.25 will be added to the account. Hence the total amount at
the end of the second year will be Rs. 132.25. The process will continue
thus till the specified number of years.
TIME VALUE OF M ONEY
If an investor invests a sum of Rs. 100 in a fixed deposit for five years with
an interest rate of 15% compounded annually, the accumulated amount at
the end of every year will be as shown in Table 3.1.
The formula to find the future worth in the third column is
F = P x (1 + i)n
where P = principal amount invested at time 0, F = future amount,
i = interest rate compounded annually, n = period of deposit.
The maturity value at the end of the fifth year is Rs. 201.14. This means
that the amount Rs. 201.14 at the end of the fifth year is equivalent to Rs.
100.00 at time 0 (i.e. at present). This is diagrammatically shown in Fig. 3.1.
This explanation assumes that the inflation is at zero percentage.
Alternatively, the above concept may be discussed as follows: If we want Rs.

100.00 at the end of the nth year, what is the amount that we should
deposit now at a given interest rate, say 15%? A detailed working is shown
in Table 3.2.
From Table 3.2, it is clear that if we want Rs. 100 at the end of the fifth year,
we should now deposit an amount of Rs. 49.72. Similarly, if we want Rs.
100.00 at the end of the 10th year, we should now deposit an amount of Rs.
24.72. Also, this concept can be stated as follows: A person has received a
prize from a finance company during the recent festival contest. But the
prize will be given in either of the following two modes:
1. Spot payment of Rs. 24.72 or
2. Rs. 100 after 10 years from now (this is based on 15% interest rate
compounded annually).
If the prize winner has no better choice that can yield more than 15%
interest rate compounded annually, and if 15% compounded annually is the
common interest rate paid in all the finance companies, then it makes no
difference whether he receives Rs. 24.72 now or Rs. 100 after 10 years. On
the other hand, let us assume that the prize winner has his own business
wherein he can get a yield of 24% interest rate (more than 15%)
compounded annually, it is better for him to receive the prize money of Rs.
24.72 at present and utilize it in his business. If this option is followed, the
equivalent amount for Rs. 24.72 at the end of the 10th year is Rs. 212.45.
This example clearly demonstrates the time value of money.
INTEREST FORMULAS
While making investment decisions, computations will be done in many
ways. To simplify all these computations, it is extremely important to know
how to use interest formulas more effectively. Before discussing the effective
application of the interest formulas for investment-decision making, the
various interest formulas are presented first. Interest rate can be
classified into simple interest rate and compound interest rate . In
simple interest, the interest is calculated, based on the initial deposit for
every interest period. In this case, calculation of interest on interest is not
applicable. In compound interest, the interest for the current period is
computed based on the amount (principal plus interest up to the end of
the previous period) at the beginning of the current period. The notations
which are used in various interest formulae are as follows:
P = principal amount
n = No. of interest periods
i = interest rate (It may
semiannually or annually)
be compounded monthly,
quarterly,
F = future amount at the end of year n

A = equal amount deposited at the end of every interest period
G = uniform amount which will be added/subtracted period after period
to/ from the amount of deposit A1 at the end of period 1
SINGLE-PAYMENT COMPOUND AMOUNT

Here, the objective is to find the single future sum (F) of the initial payment
(P) made at time 0 after n periods at an interest rate i compounded every
period. The cash flow diagram of this situation is shown in Fig. 3.2.
EXAMPLE 3.1 A person deposits a sum of Rs. 20,000 at the interest rate of
18% compounded annually for 10 years. Find the maturity value after 10
years.
SINGLE-PAYMENT PRESENT WORTH AMOUNT

Here, the objective is to find the present worth amount (P) of a single future
sum (F) which will be received after n periods at an interest rate of i
compounded at the end of every interest period. The corresponding cash
flow diagram is shown in Fig. 3.3.
EXAMPLE 3.2 A person wishes to have a future sum of Rs. 1,00,000 for his
sons education after 10 years from now. What is the single-payment that he
should deposit now so that he gets the desired amount after 10 years? The
bank gives 15% interest rate compounded annually.
EQUAL-PAYMENT SERIES COMPOUND AMOUNT

In this type of investment mode, the objective is to find the future worth of n
equal payments which are made at the end of every interest period till the
end of the nth interest period at an interest rate of i compounded at the end
of each interest period. The corresponding cash flow diagram is shown in
Fig. 3.4.
In Fig. 3.4, A = equal amount deposited at the end of each interest period n
= No. of interest periods i = rate of interest F = single future amount
The formula to get F is
where (F/A, i, n) is termed as equal-payment series compound amount

factor.
EXAMPLE 3.3 A person who is now 35 years old is planning for his retired
life. He plans to invest an equal sum of Rs. 10,000 at the end of every year
for the next 25 years starting from the end of the next year. The bank gives
20% interest rate, compounded annually. Find the maturity value of his
account when he is 60 years old.
EQUAL-PAYMENT SERIES SINKING FUND

In this type of investment mode, the objective is to find the equivalent
amount (A) that should be deposited at the end of every interest period for n
interest periods to realize a future sum (F) at the end of the nth interest
period at an interest rate of i.
In Fig. 3.6, A = equal amount to be deposited at the end of each interest

period n = No. of interest periods i = rate of interest F = single future amount
at the end of the nth period
The formula to get F is
where (A/F, i, n) is called as equal-payment series sinking fund factor.

EXAMPLE 3.4 A company has to replace a present facility after 15 years at
an outlay of Rs. 5,00,000. It plans to deposit an equal amount at the end of
every year for the next 15 years at an interest rate of 18% compounded
annually. Find the equivalent amount that must be deposited at the end of
every year for the next 15 years.
EQUAL-PAYMENT SERIES PRESENT WORTH AMOUNT

The objective of this mode of investment is to find the present worth of an
equal payment made at the end of every interest period for n interest periods
at an interest rate of i compounded at the end of every interest period. The
corresponding cash flow diagram is shown in Fig. 3.8. Here,
P = present worth A = annual equivalent payment i = interest rate n = No. of
interest periods
The formula to compute P is
EXAMPLE 3.5 A company wants to set up a reserve which will help the
company to have an annual equivalent amount of Rs. 10,00,000 for the next
20 years towards its employees welfare measures. The reserve is assumed to
grow at the rate of 15% annually. Find the single -payment that must be
made now as the reserve amount.
EQUAL-PAYMENT SERIES CAPITAL RECOVERY AMOUNT

The objective of this mode of investment is to find the annual equivalent
amount (A) which is to be recovered at the end of every interest period for n
interest periods for a loan (P) which is sanctioned now at an interest rate of i
compounded at the end of every interest period (see Fig. 3.10).
In Fig. 3.10,
P = present worth (loan amount) A = annual equivalent payment (recovery
amount) i = interest rate n = No. of interest periods
The formula to compute P is as follows:
where, (A/P, i, n) is called equal-payment series capital recovery factor.

EXAMPLE 3.6 A bank gives a loan to a company to purchase an equipment
worth Rs. 10,00,000 at an interest rate of 18% compounded annually. This
amount should be repaid in 15 yearly equal instalments. Find the
installment amount that the company has to pay to the bank.
UNIFORM GRADIENT SERIES ANNUAL EQUIVALENT AMOUNT

The objective of this mode of investment is to find the annual equivalent
amount of a series with an amount A1 at the end of the first year and with
an equal increment (G) at the end of each of the following n 1 years with
an interest rate i compounded annually. The corresponding cash flow
diagram is shown in Fig. 3.12.
where (A/G, i, n) is called uniform gradient series factor.

The future worth sum of this revised series at the end of the nth year is
obtained as follows:
F = A(F/A, i, n)
EXAMPLE 3.7 A person is planning for his retired life. He has 10 more years
of service. He would like to deposit 20% of his salary, which is Rs. 4,000, at
the end of the first year, and thereafter he wishes to deposit the amount
with an annual increase of Rs. 500 for the next 9 years with an interest rate
of 15%. Find the total amount at the end of the 10th year of the above
series.
EXAMPLE 3.8 A person is planning for his retired life. He has 10 more years
of service. He would like to deposit Rs. 8,500 at the end of the first year and
hereafter he wishes to deposit the amount with an annual decrease of Rs.
500 for the next 9 years with an interest rate of 15%. Find the total amount
at the end of the 10th year of the above series.
EFFECTIVE INTEREST RATE

Let i be the nominal interest rate compounded annually. But, in practice,
the compounding may occur less than a year. For example, compounding
may be monthly, quarterly, or semi-annually. Compounding monthly means
that the interest is computed at the end of every month. There are 12
interest periods in a year if the interest is compounded monthly. Under such
situations, the formula to compute the effective interest rate, which is
compounded annually, is
Maturity Amount, F = P(1 + R)n

where, i = the nominal interest rate C = the number of interest periods in a
year.
EXAMPLE 3.9 A person invests a sum of Rs. 5,000 in a bank at a nominal
interest rate of 12% for 10 years. The compounding is quarterly. Find the
maturity amount of the deposit after 10 years.
Year : 2015-16
UNIT-III
Cash Flow
Sem. : Even
Name of the Faculty
: Darshan B. H.
Design./Dept.
: Asst. Professor
Subject Code
: MG2451
Branch
: Mechanical
Subject Name

Analysis
Year/Sem./Sec.
: IV/VIII/B
1. Explain the concept cash flow and different methods of comparison of

alternatives. List the merits and limitations of each method if any.
May 13
2. Discuss with example, present worth method and future worth
method of comparison of alternatives. Nov 09
3. Compare annual equivalent method and rate of return method of
comparing alternatives with appropriate examples. Apr 09
PRESENT WORTH M ETHOD OF COMPARISON

FUTURE WORTH METHOD OF COMPARISON
ANNUAL EQUIVALENT METHOD OF COMPARISON
RATE OF RETURN METHOD OF COMPARISON
PRESENT WORTH M ETHOD OF COMPARISON

In this method of comparison, the cash flows of each alternative will
be reduced to time zero by assuming an interest rate i. Then, the
alternative with the maximum present worth of net revenue or with the
minimum present worth of net cost will be selected as the best alternative
for implementation.
COST DOM INATED CASH FLOW DIAGRAM
In a cost dominated cash flow diagram, the costs (outflows) will be
assigned with positive sign and the profits, revenue, salvage value (all
inflows), etc. will be assigned with negative sign.
In case the decision is to select the alternative with the minimum
cost, then the alternative with the least present worth amount will be
selected.
To find the present worth cost of the above cash flow diagram for a
given interest rate, the formula is
REVENUE-DOM INATED CASH FLOW DIAGRAM

In a re venue/profit-dominated cash flow diagram, the profit, revenue,
salvage value (all inflows to an organization) will be assigned with positive
sign. The costs (outflows) will be assigned with negative sign.
On the other hand, if the decision is to select the alternative with the
maximum profit, then the alternative with the maximum present worth
amount will be selected.
To find the present worth revenue of the above cash flow diagram for a given
interest rate, the formula is
FUTURE WORTH METHOD OF COMPARISON

In the future worth method of comparison of alternatives, the future
worth of various alternatives will be computed. Then, the alternative with
the maximum future worth of net revenue or with the minimum future
worth of net cost will be selected as the best alternative for
implementation.
cost, then the alternative with the least future worth amount will be
selected.
To find the future worth cost of the above cash flow diagram for a

On the other hand, if the decision is to select the alternative with
the maximum profit, then the alternative with the maximum future worth
will be selected.
To find the future worth revenue of the above cash flow diagram for a
ANNUAL EQUIVALENT METHOD OF COMPARISON

In the annual equivalent method of comparison, first the annual
equivalent cost or the revenue of each alternative will be computed. Then
the alternative with the maximum annual equivalent revenue in the case
of revenue-based comparison or with the minimum annual equivalent cost
in the case of cost- based comparison will be selected as the best alternative.
cost, then the alternative with the least annual equivalent amount will be
selected.
To find the annual equivalent cost of the above cash flow diagram for
a given interest rate, the formula is

On the other hand, if the decision is to select the alternative with
the maximum profit, then the alternative with the maximum annual
equivalent amount will be selected.
To find the annual equivalent revenue of the above cash flow diagram
for a given interest rate, the formula is
RATE OF RETURN METHOD

The rate of return of a cash flow pattern is the interest rate
at which the present worth of that cash flow pattern reduces to zero.
In this method of comparison, the rate of return for each alternative is
computed. Then the alternative which has the highest rate of return is
selected as the best alternative. In this type of analysis, the expenditures
are always assigned with a negative sign and the revenues/inflows are
assigned with a positive sign. A generalized cash flow diagram to
demonstrate the rate of return method of comparison is presented in Figure.
In the above cash flow diagram, P represents an initial investment, Rj the

net revenue at the end of the jth year, and S the salvage value at the end of
the nth year.
In the figure, the present worth goes on decreasing when the interest
rate is increased. The value of i at which the present worth curve cuts
the X-axis is the rate of return of the given proposal/project. It will be
very difficult to find the exact value of i at which the present worth function
reduces to zero.
So, one has to start with an intuitive value of i and check whether the
present worth function is positive. If so, increase the value of i until PW(i)
becomes negative. Then, the rate of return is determined by interpolation
method in the range of values of i for which the sign of the present worth
function changes from positive to negative.
Formula: Rate of Return = Lower Interest Rate + (Positive PW X
difference in rate) / (Positive PW + Negative PW)
UNIT-IV
REPLACEMENT AND MAINTENANCE
ANALYSIS
Year : 2015-16
Sem. : Even
Name of the Faculty
: Darshan B. H.
Design./Dept.
: Asst. Professor
Subject Code
: MG2451
Branch
: Mechanical
Subject Name

Analysis
Year/Sem./Sec.
: IV/VIII/B
Discuss the reasons for replacement and the different types of maintenance
and distinguish between preventive and breakdown maintenance. May
2010, M ay 2012 (16 marks)
Organization providing goods/services use se veral facilities like
equipment and machinery which are directly required in their operations.
All such facilities should be continuously monitored for their efficient
functioning; otherwise, the quality of service will be poor. Besides the
quality of service of the facilities, the cost of their operation and
maintenance would increase with the passage of time. Hence, it is an
absolute necessity to maintain the equipment in good operating conditions
with economical cost. Thus, we need an integrated approach to minimize
the cost of maintenance. In certain cases, the equipment will be obsolete
over a period of time.
If a firm wants to be in the same business competitively, it has to take
decision on whether to replace the old equipment or to retain it by
taking the cost of maintenance and operation into account.
Major Reasons for replacement Nov 2012 (2 marks)
There are two basic reasons for considering the replacement of an
equipmentphysical impairment of the various parts or obsolescence of
the equipment.
Physical impairment refers only to changes in the physical condition
of the machine itself. This would lead to a decline in the value of the service
rendered, increased operating cost, increased maintenance cost or a
combination of these.
Obsolescence is due to improvement of the tools of production,

mainly improvement in technology.
So, it would be uneconomical to continue production with the same
machine under any of the above situations. Hence, the machines are to be
periodically replaced. Sometimes, the capacity of existing facilities may be
inadequate to meet the current demand.
Under such situation, the following alternatives will be considered.
i) Replacement of the existing equipment with a new one.
ii) Augmenting the existing one with additional equipment.
TYPES OF MAINTENANCE
Maintenance activity can be classified into two types: preventive
maintenance and breakdown maintenance.
Preventive maintenance (PM) is the periodical inspection and service
activities which are aimed to detect potential failures and perform minor
adjustments or repairs which will prevent major operating problems in
future.
Breakdown maintenance is the repair which is generally done after the
equipment has attained down state. It is often of an emergency nature
which will have associated penalty in terms of expediting cost of
maintenance and down time cost of equipment.
Preventive maintenance will reduce such cost up to a point. Beyond that
point, the cost of preventive maintenance will be more when compared to
the breakdown maintenance cost.
The total cost, which is the sum of the preventive maintenance cost and the
breakdown maintenance cost, will go on decreasing with an increase in the
level of maintenance up to a point. Beyond that point, the total cost will
start increasing.
Optimal level of maintenance - The level of maintenance corresponding to

the minimum total cost is the optimal level of maintenance.
What is defender challenger concept in replacement? Illustrate with an

example. May 2008, M ay 2012, M ay 2013 (8 marks)
Explain the causes for replacement of assets, in detail with examples. May
2008, M ay 2012 (8 marks)
(Or)
Trace out the types of replacement problems. Develop a simple probabilistic
model for items which fail completely. Nov 2009, M ay 2012, M ay 2013
(Or)
What are the general guidelines in framing a replacement policy? (8 marks)
May 2012
Major Reasons for replacement

There are two basic reasons for considering the replacement of an
equipmentphysical impairment of the various parts or obsolescence of
the equipment.
Physical impairment refers only to changes in the physical condition
of the machine itself. This would lead to a decline in the value of the service
rendered, increased operating cost, increased maintenance cost or a

combination of these.
Obsolescence is due to improvement of the tools of production,
mainly improvement in technology.
So, it would be uneconomical to continue production with the same
machine under any of the above situations. Hence, the machines are to be
periodically replaced. Sometimes, the capacity of existing facilities may be
inadequate to meet the current demand.
Under such situation, the following alternatives will be considered.
i) Replacement of the existing equipment with a new one.
ii) Augmenting the existing one with additional equipment.
TYPES OF REPLACEMENT PROBLEM
Replacement study can be classified into two categories:
(a) Replacement of assets that deteriorate with time (Replacement due to
gradual failure, or wear and tear of the components of the machines).
This can be further classified into the following types:
(i) Determination of economic life of an asset.
(ii) Replacement of an existing asset with a new asset
Capital Recovery with Return
Concept of Challenger and Defender
(b) Simple probabilistic model for assets
which
fail completely
(replacement due to sudden failure).

(A) REPLACEMENT OF ASSETS THAT DETERIORATE W ITH TIME
i) DETERM INATION OF ECONOMIC LIFE OF AN ASSET
Any asset will have the following cost components:
Step 1: Capital recovery cost (average first cost), computed from the first
cost (purchase price) of the machine.
Step 2: Average operating and maintenance cost (O & M cost).
Step 3: Total cost which is the sum of capital recovery cost (average first
cost) and average operating and maintenance cost.
A typical shape of each of the above costs with respect to life of the machine
is shown in Figure.
It is clear that the capital recovery cost (average first cost) goes on
decreasing with the life of the machine and the average operating and
maintenance cost goes on increasing with the life of the machine.
From the beginning, the total cost continues to decrease up to a
particular life and then it starts increasing.
The point where the total cost is minimal, it is called the economic
life of the machine. (2 marks)
If the interest rate is more than zero per cent, then we use interest
formulas to determine the economic life. The replacement alternatives can
be evaluated based on the present worth criterion and annual equivalent

criterion.
Problems:
Type I
In this method, first cost, operation and maintenance cost is given and
scrap value is zero with zero percentage interest rate.
Step1: End of year
Step 2: Sum of Maintenance and Operation cost at the end of year
Step 3: Summation of maintenance cost for each end of year by using
cumulative method
Step 4: Average maintenance cost through year given
Average M aintenance Cost = Step 3 / End of year
Step 5: Average first cost if replaced at end of year
Average First Cost = First Cost / End of year
Step 6: Average total cost or Annual Equivalent Total Cost
Average total cost = Average First Cost + Average M aintenance Cost
ATC = Step 5 + Step 4
Step 7: Find out the economic life of the asset at which the average total
cost is minimum.
Type II
scrap value is zero with interest rate.
Step1: End of year
Step 3: Calculate the present value of future amount

Use Formula: (P/F, i%, n)
Step 4: Calculate the present worth of maintenance cost at end of year
Present worth of M C at end of year = Step 2 X Step 3
Step 5: Summation of present worth of maintenance cost at end of year by
using cumulative method
Step 6: Calculate the present worth of cumulative maintenance cost and
first cost.
Present worth of M C and First Cost = Step 5 + First Cost
Step 7: Calculate the annual value of Present worth
Use Formula: (A/P, i%, n)
Step 8: Calculate the Annual Equivalent Total Cost
Annual Equivalent Total Cost = Present worth of MC and First Cost X
annual Value of Present Worth
Step 8 = Step 6 X Step 7
Step 9: Find out the economic life of the asset at which the Annual
Equivalent Total Cost is minimum.
Type III
In this method, first cost, operation and maintenance cost and scrap
value is given with interest rate.
Step1: End of year
Step 2: Sum of Operation and Maintenance Cost (OMC) at end of year
Step 3: Calculate the present value of future amount
Use Formula: (P/F, i%, n)
Step 4: Calculate the present worth of Operation and Maintenance Cost

(OMC) at end of year
Present worth of OMC at end of year = Step 2 X Step 3
Step 5: Summation of present worth of Operation and Maintenance Cost
(OMC) at end of year by using cumulative method
Step 6: Tabulate the salvage value at the end of each year
Step 7: Calculate the present worth of salvage value at the end of each year
Present worth of salvage value =Step 6 X Step 3
Step 8: Calculate the total present worth
Total Present W orth = Cumulative present worth of OM C + First Cost Present worth of salvage value
Total Present W orth = Step 5 + First Cost Step 7
Step 9: Calculate the annual value of Present worth
Use Formula: (A/P, i%, n)
Step 10: Calculate the Annual Equivalent Total Cost
Annual Equivalent Total Cost = Total Present worth X annual Value of
Present Worth
Step 10 = Step 8 X Step 9
Step 11: Find out the economic life of the asset at which the Annual
Equivalent Total Cost is minimum.
Type IV
scrap value is zero with zero percentage interest rate.
Step1: End of year

Step 3: Summation of maintenance cost for each end of year by using
cumulative method
Step 4: Average maintenance cost through year given
Average M aintenance Cost = Step 3 / End of year
Step 5: Average first cost if replaced at the end of year
Average First Cost = First Cost / End of year
Step 6: Tabulate the salvage value at the end of year
Step 7: Average salvage Value if replaced at the end of year
Average Salvage Value = Salvage Value / End of year
Average Salvage Value = Step 6 / Step 1
Step 8: Average total cost or Annual Equivalent Total Cost
Average total cost = Average First Cost + Average Operation and
Maintenance Cost Average Salvage Cost
ATC = Step 4 + Step 5 Step 7
Step 9: Find out the economic life of the asset at which the average total
cost is minimum.
ii) REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING ASSET W ITH A NEW ASSET
In this section, the concept of comparison of replacement of an existing
asset with a new asset is presented. In this analysis, the annual equivalent
cost of each alternative should be computed first. Then the alternative which
has the least cost should be selected as the best alternative. Before
discussing details, some preliminary concepts which are essential for this
type of replacement analysis are presented.
Capital Recovery with Return
Consider the following data of a machine. Let

P = purchase price of the machine,
F = salvage value of the machine at the end of machine life,
n = life of the machine in years, and
i = interest rate, compounded annually
The corresponding cash flow diagram is shown in Figure.
The equation for the annual equivalent amount for the above cash flow
diagram is AE(i) = (P F) X (A/P, i%, n) + F X i
This equation represents the capital recovery with return.
Concept of Challenger and Defender
If existing equipment is considered for replacement with new
equipment, then the existing equipment is known as the defender and the
new equipment is known as challenger.
Assume that an equipment has been purchased about three years
back for Rs. 5,00,000 and it is considered for replacement with a new
equipment. The supplier of the new equipment will take the old one for some
money, say, Rs. 3,00,000. This should be treated as the present value of
the existing equipment and it should be considered for all further economic
analysis. The purchase value of the existing equipment before three years is
now known as sunk cost, and it should not be considered for further
analysis.
b) SIMPLE PROBABILISTIC M ODEL FOR ITEMS WHICH FAIL

COMPLETELY
Electronic items like transistors, resistors, tubelights, bulbs, etc.
could fail all of a sudden, instead of gradual deterioration. The failure of
the item may result in complete breakdown of the system. The system
may contain a collection of such items or just one item, say a tubelight.
Therefore, we use some replacement policy for such items which would
avoid the possibility of a complete breakdown.
The following are the replacement policies which are applicable for
this situation.
(i) Individual replacement policy: Replace the transistors individually
when they fail.
(ii) Group replacement policy: Replace all the transistors simultaneously at
fixed intervals and replace the individual transistors as they fail in service
during the fixed interval.
There is a trade-off between the individual replacement policy and the
group replacement policy. Hence, for a given problem, each of the
replacement policies is evaluated and the most economical policy is selected
for implementation.
Steps involved in simple probabilistic model:
Step 1: Let pi be the probability that a transistor fails during the ith week of
its life.
To find out the p1,p2, .pn
Step 2: Let Ni = the number of transistors replaced at the end of the ith
week N0 = number of transistors replaced at the end of the week 0 (or at the
beginning of the first week).
To find out the N1, N2, N3..Ni
N1 = N0 x p1
N2 = N0 x p2 + N1 x p1
N3 = N0 x p3 + N1 x p2 + N2 x p1
N4 = N0 x p4 + N1 x p3 + N2 x p2 + N3 x p1
N5 = N0 x p5 + N1 x p4 + N2 x p3 + N3 x p2 + N4 x p1
N6= N0 x p6 + N1 x p5 + N2 x p4 + N3 x p3 + N4 x p2 + N5 x p1
N7 = N0 x p7 + N1 x p6 + N2 x p5 + N3 x p4 + N4 x p3 + N5 x p2 + N6 x p1
Step 3: Calculation of individual replacement cost
Expected life of each transistor = i x pi
It is expressed in weeks or months
Average No. of failures/week or month = N0 / Expected life of each transistor
It is expressed in nos.
Cost of individual replacement = Average No. of failures/ week or month x

Individual replacement cost per transistor
It is expressed in Rs.
Step 4: Determination of group replacement cost
End
of Cost
of
Cost
of
replacing Total
week or replacing
transistors
month
N0
individually
transistors
given
Cost Average
(Rs.)
during
cost
week
replacement
(Rs.)
at a time period (Rs.)

(Rs.)
(A)
(B)
(C)
(B + C) = D
D /A
N0 x group N1
individual
replacement replacement
cost
cost
per
per transistor
transistor
2
-do-
(N1 + N2) x individual

replacement
cost
per
transistor
3
-do-
(N1
individual
N2+
N3)
replacement
cost per transistor

4
-do-
-do-
-do-
-do-
Step 5: Compare the individual replacement cost per week or month and
group replacement cost per week or month and select the minimum cost,
which is the best optimal replacement policy.
UNIT-IV
Depreciation
Year : 2015-16
Sem. : Even
Name of the Faculty
: Darshan B. H.
Design./Dept.
: Asst. Professor
Subject Code
: MG2451
Branch
: Mechanical
Subject Name

Analysis
Year/Sem./Sec.
: IV/VIII/B
INTRODUCTION
Any equipment which is purchased today will not work for e ver. This may be
due to wear and tear of the equipment or obsolescence of technology. Hence,
it is to be replaced at the proper time for continuance of any business. The
replacement of the equipment at the end of its life involves money. This
must be internally generated from the earnings of the equipment.
Depreciation Fund: The recovery of money from the earnings of equipment
for its replacement purpose is called depreciation fund since we make an
assumption that the value of the equipment decreases with the passage of
time.
Book Value: It is the actual value of the asset after the deduction of asset
over a period of time.
Enumerate the methods of calculating depreciation? Discuss briefly the
merits and demerits of these methods. M ay 2012, M ay 2013
Depreciation: depreciation means decrease in value of any physical asset
with the passage of time.
METHODS OF DEPRECIATION
There are several methods of accounting depreciation fund. These are as
follows:
1. Straight line method of depreciation
2. Declining balance method of depreciation
3. Sum of the yearsdigits method of depreciation
4. Sinking-fund method of depreciation
5. Service output method of depreciation
1 STRAIGHT LINE METHOD OF DEPRECIATION
In this method of depreciation, a fixed sum is charged as the

depreciation amount throughout the lifetime of an asset such that the
accumulated sum at the end of the life of the asset is exactly equal to the
purchase value of the asset.
Here, we make an important assumption that inflation is absent.
Let P = first cost of the asset, F = salvage value of the asset,
n = life of the asset,
Bt = book value of the asset at the end of the period t,
Dt = depreciation amount for the period t.
The formulae for depreciation and book value are as follows:
Dt = (P F) / n
Bt = Bt-1 Dt
Special Formula
Bt
= P [t x {(P-F)/n}]
EXAMPLE: 1 A company has purchased an equipment whose first cost is

Rs. 1,00,000 with an estimated life of eight years. The estimated salvage
value of the equipment at the end of its lifetime is Rs. 20,000. Determine the
depreciation charge and book value at the end of various years using the
straight line method of depreciation.
Given Data,
Formula Used, Method and Application:
Tabular Column:
End of year
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Depreciation
Book Value
10
EXAMPLE: 2 Consider Example 1 and compute the depreciation and
the book value for period 5.
2 DECLINING BALANCE METHOD OF DEPRECIATION
In this method of depreciation, a constant percentage of the book
value of the previous period of the asset will be charged as the
depreciation amount for the current period. This approach is a more
realistic approach, since the depreciation charge decreases with the life of
the asset which matches with the earning potential of the asset.
The book value at the end of the life of the asset may not be
exactly equal to the salvage value of the asset. This is a major limitation of
this approach.
Let us assume that
P = first cost of the asset,
F = salvage value of the asset,
Bt = book value of the asset at the end of the period t,
K = a fixed percentage, and
Dt = depreciation amount at the end of the period t.
The formulae for depreciation and book value are as follows:
Dt = K x Bt-1
Bt = Bt-1 Dt
= Bt-1 (K x Bt-1)
= Bt-1 (1- K)
Special Formula:
Dt = K(1 K)t-1 x P
Bt = (1 K)t x P
Double declining balance method of depreciation:
While availing income-tax exception for the depreciation amount paid
in each year, the rate K is limited to at the most 2/n. If this rate is used,
then the corresponding approach is called the double declining balance
method of depreciation.
EXAMPLE: 3 Consider Example 1 and demonstrate the calculations of
the declining balance method of depreciation by assuming 0.2 for K.
Given Data,
End of year
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Depreciation
Book Value
EXAMPLE: 4 Consider Example 1 and calculate the depreciation and

the book value for period 5 using the declining balance method of
depreciation by assuming 0.2 for K.
3 SUM-OF-THE-YEARS-DIGITS M ETHOD OF DEPRECIATION
In this method of depreciation also, it is assumed that the book value
of the asset decreases at a decreasing rate. If the asset has a life of eight
years, first the sum of the years is computed as
Sum of the years = 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 5 + 6 + 7 + 8 = 36 = n(n + 1)/2
The rate of depreciation charge for the first year is assumed as the
highest and then it decreases. The rates of depreciation for the years 18,
respectively are as follows: 8/36, 7/36, 6/36, 5/36, 4/36, 3/36, 2/36, and
1/36. For any year, the depreciation is calculated by multiplying the
corresponding rate of depreciation with (P F).
Dt = Rate x (P F)
Bt = Bt1 Dt
Specific Formula:
EXAMPLE: 5 Consider Example 1 and demonstrate the calculations of

the sum-of-the-years-digits method of depreciation.
Given Data,
End of year
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Depreciation
Book Value
EXAMPLE: 6 Consider Example 1 and find the depreciation and book

value for the 5th year using the sum-of-the-years-digits method of
depreciation.
4 SINKING FUND M ETHOD OF DEPRECIATION / ANNUITY BY ANNUITY
METHOD
In this method of depreciation, the book value decreases at increasing rates
with respect to the life of the asset. Let
P = first cost of the asset,

F = salvage value of the asset,
i = rate of return compounded annually,
A = the annual equivalent amount,
Bt = the book value of the asset at the end of the period t, and
Dt = the depreciation amount at the end of the period t.
The loss in value of the asset (P F) is made available at the form of
cumulative depreciation amount at the end of the life of the asset by setting
up an equal depreciation amount (A) at the end of each period during the
lifetime of the asset.
A = (P F) x [A/F, i%, n]
The fixed sum depreciated at the end of every time period earns an
interest at the rate of i% compounded annually, and hence the actual
depreciation amount will be in the increasing manner with respect to the
time period.
Special Formula
Dt = (P F) x (A/F, i%, n) x (F/P, i%, t

1)
Bt = P (P F) (A/F, i%, n) (F/A, i%, t)

The above two formulae are very useful if we have to calculate D t and Bt for
any specific period. If we calculate D t and Bt for all the periods, then the
tabular approach would be better.
EXAMPLE: 7 Consider Example 1 and give the calculations regarding
the sinking fund method of depreciation with an interest rate of 12%,
compounded annually.
Given Data,
End of year
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Depreciation
Book Value
EXAMPLE: 8 Consider Example 1 and compute D5 and B7 using the

sinking fund method of depreciation with an interest rate of 12%,
compounded annually.
5 SERVICE OUTPUT METHOD OF DEPRECIATION
In some situations, it may not be realistic to compute depreciation
based on time period. In such cases, the depreciation is computed based on
service rendered by an asset. Let
P = first cost of the asset
F = salvage value of the asset
X = maximum capacity of service of the asset during its lifetime
x = quantity of service rendered in a period.
Then, the depreciation is defined per unit of service rendered:
Depreciation/unit of service = (P F) / X
Depreciation for x units of service in a period = (P F) x / X
EXAMPLE: 9 The first coat of a road laying machine is Rs. 80,00,000. Its
salvage value after five years is Rs. 50,000. The length of road that can be
laid by the machine during its lifetime is 75,000 km. In its third year of
operation, the length of road laid is 2,000 km. Find the depreciation of the
equipment for that year.
EVALUATION OF PUBLIC ALTERNATIVES

INTRODUCTION
In evaluating alternatives of private organizations, the criterion is to

select the alternative with the maximum profit.
The profit maximization is the main goal of private organizations while
providing goods/services as per specifications to their customers. But the
same criterion cannot be used while evaluating public alternatives.
Examples of some public alternatives are constructing bridges, roads, dams,
establishing public utilities, etc.
The main objective of any public alternative is to provide
goods/services to the public at the minimum cost. In this process, one
should see whether the benefits of the public activity are at least equal to its
costs. If yes, then the public activity can be undertaken for implementation.
Otherwise, it can be cancelled. This is nothing but taking a decision based
on Benefit-Cost ratio (BC) given by
BC ratio = Equivalent benefits / Equivalent costs

The benefits may occur at different time periods of the public activity. For
the purpose of comparison, these are to be converted into a common time
base (present worth or future worth or annual equivalent). Similarly, the
costs consist of initial investment and yearly operation and maintenance
cost. These are to be converted to a common time base as done in the
equivalent benefits. Now the ratio between the equivalent benefits and
equivalent costs is known as the Benefit-Cost ratio. If this ratio is at least
one, the public activity is justified; otherwise, it is not justified.
Let
BP = present worth of the total benefits
BF = future worth of the total benefits
BA = annual equivalent of the total benefits
P = initial investment
PF = future worth of the initial investment
PA = annual equivalent of the initial investment
C = yearly cost of operation and maintenance
CP = present worth of yearly cost of operation and maintenance
CF = future worth of yearly cost of operation and maintenance
INFLATION ADJUSTED DECISIONS

How to adjust inflation in evaluating public alternatives? Explain the
procedure. Apr 2008, Nov 2009, M ay 2012
INTRODUCTION
A general inflationary trend in the cost of goods is common
everywhere due to various interacting factors. If the rate of inflation is very
high, it will produce extremely serious consequences for both individuals
and institutions. Inflation is the rate of increase in the prices of goods
per period. So, it has a compounding effect. Thus, prices that are inflated
at a rate of 7% per year will increase 7% in the first year, and for the next
year the expected increase will be 7% of these new prices. The same is true
for succeeding years and hence the rate of inflation is compounded in the
same manner that an interest rate is compounded. If the average inflation
over six years period is 7%, then the prices at the beginning of the seventh
year would be 150% that of the first year by assuming 100% for the prices
at the beginning of the first year of the six-year period. If economic decisions
are taken without considering the effect of inflation into account, most of
them would become meaningless and as a result the organizations would
end up with unpredictable return. But there is always difficulty in
determining the rate of inflation. The world- wide trend/wish is to curtail
inflation. But due to various reasons, it is very difficult to have zero
inflation. For practical decision making, an average estimate may be
assumed depending on the period of the proposals under consideration.
Hence, we need a procedure which will combine the effects of inflation rate
and interest rate to take realistic economic decision.
PROCEDURE TO ADJUST INFLATION

A procedure to deal with this situation is summarized now.
1. Estimate all the costs/returns associated with an investment proposal in
terms of todays rupees.
2. Modify the costs/returns estimated in step 1 using an assumed inflation
rate so that at each future date they represent the costs/returns at that date
in terms of the rupees that must be expended/received at that time,
respectively.
3. As per our requirement, calculate either the annual equivalent amount or
future amount or present amount of the cash flow resulting from step 2 by
considering the time value of money.
INFLATION ADJUSTED ECONOM IC LIFE OF MACHINE (Panneerselvam,
1998)
In any industrial/service organization, equipment/machinery forms an
important element. The productivity of any organization is a function of
many factors. It is largely affected by efficient and effective use of machinery
and equipment. So, operations and maintenance of these equipment are
very important to the organization. A machine which is purchased today
cannot be used forever. It has a definite economic lifetime. After the
economic life, the machine should be replaced with a substitute machine
with similar operational capabilities. This kind of analysis is called
replacement analysis.
The elements of costs involved in the replacement analysis are as follows:
1. Purchase cost (initial cost)
2. Annual operation and maintenance cost
3. Salvage value at the end of every year, if it is significant
it is clear that the sum of operation and maintenance cost increases
with the life of the machine. But the capital recovery with return decreases
with the life of the machine. The total cost of the machine goes on
decreasing initially but it starts increasing after some years. The year with
the minimum total cost is called as the economic life of the machine.
Limitation of Existing Model

In the case where the machine is replaced due to wear and tear, the
following costs are considered (refer Chapter 8):
1. Initial cost 2. Operation and maintenance cost 3. Salvage value

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KINGSTON ENGINEERING COLLEGE

DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

ENGINEERING ECONOMICS AND COST ANALYSIS

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Course Objectives & Outcomes

: Engineering Economics &

Year/Sem./Sec. : IV/ VIII/B

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Name of the Faculty

: Engineering Economics & Cost

1. Define economics. Explain in detail about cash flow in a single

A high level of employment

2. Explain the concept of law of supply and demand with suitable

Desire of the consumer to buy the product

His willingness to buy the product

Sufficient purchasing power in his possession to buy the product

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3. Discuss the factors which influence demand and supply.

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4. Tastes of the Consumers: Tastes include fashion, habit, customs, etc. A

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Economic efficiency (%) = (W orth X 100) / Cost

an increase in the revenue of the organization by way of selling the

If we examine these two increases closely, the proportionate increase in the

A decrease in the revenue of the organization

There will be a drastic reduction in the operation cost. Initially, the

4. Engineering economics provides a number of tools and techniques to

demand analysis is mostly concerned with individual or household as a

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5. Briefly explain about element of cost and its classification?

Hiring charges for tools Insurance, Taxes And

Cost Sheet: It is a statement designed to show the output of a particular

Ans: Prime Cost

Cost Specimen with the special treatment of stock

Add: Purchase of Raw Material (Materials Purchase)

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Marginal cost of a product is the cost of producing one additional unit

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s = selling price per unit

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Break even quantity =

Break even quantity =

Break even sales =

Fixed Cost X Selling price / unit

Break even sales =

Fixed Cost X Sales

Break even sales =

Marginal Cost Format:

ELEMENTARY ECONOM IC ANALYSIS

Price of the raw material

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While planning for a new component, a feasible sequence of

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Name of the Faculty

: Engineering Economics & Cost

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CRITERIA FOR BUY

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Item Cost / Unit