5-70. The following costs are associated with three tomatoes-peeling machines being considered for use in a canning plant. If the canning company uses an interest rate of 12%, which is the best alternative? Use NPW to make your decision (Note: consider the least common multiple as the study period.)

Machine A B CFirst cost $52,000 $63,000 $67,000Maintenance costs 15,000 9,000 12,000Annual benefit 38,000 31,000 37,000Salvage value 13,000 19,000 22,000Useful life in years 4 6 12

John has served as the chief operating officer (coo) for business graphics, inc., a publicly owned firm, the past 5 years. which of the following statements about john is correct? both john and the ceo of business graphics must certify to the sec that the firm's financial statements are accurate. as the coo, john will be ranked higher than the ceo but still below the cfo. in john's postition as the coo, it is highly unlikely that he would also be the chairperson of the board of directors. as the coo, john would typically be involved with accounting, finance, and asset purchase decisions.