Halogen-free liquid crystal polymers are used for lead-free soldering without corrosion and maintenance issues. The polymers can be produced by either of two methods. Equipment for method A costs $70,000 initially and has a $15,000 salvage value after 3 years. The operating cost with this method will be $20,000 per year. Method B will have a first cost of $140,000, an operating cost of $8,000 per year, and a $40,000 salvage value after its 3-year life. At an interest rate of 10% per year, which method would be used on the basis of a present worth analysis

Determining effects of stock splits oracle corp has had the following stock splits since its inception. effective date split amount october 12, 2000 2 for 1 january 18, 2000 2 for 1 february 26, 1999 3 for 2 august 15, 1997 3 for 2 april 16, 1996 3 for 2 february 22, 1995 3 for 2 november 8, 1993 2 for 1 june 16,1989 2 for 1 december 21, 1987 2 for 1 march 9, 1987 2 for 1 a. if the par value of oracle shares was originally $2, what would oracle corp. report as par value per share on its 2015 balance sheet? compute the revised par value after each stock split. round answers to three decimal places.