how many months will Mr. Cruz be able to recover the cost of the machine if he decides to buy now?

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Subject: Engineering Economy

Topic: Selection in Present Economy

The monthly demand for ice cans being manufactured by Mr. Cruz is 3,500 pieces. With a manually operated guillotine, the unit cutting cost is P25.00. If an automatic hydraulic guillotine at a price of P305,000 is being used he will cut by 30% the unit cutting cost. Disregarding the cost of money, how many months will Mr. Cruz be able to recover the cost of the machine if he decides to buy now?

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