Question 2 (6 pts): You are comparing two types of light bulbs - the LED bulb and incandescent bulb (assume they have the same light intensity). If you turn on the light bulb for 4 hours/day and the electricity price is $0.1/kWh. Which light bulb is a better choice for 10 years? The Interest rate is 4% (this is also known as the discount rate). You can assume used bulbs have no resale value.
Alternatives | LED Bulb | Incandescent Bulb |
Price | $3.24/ bulb | $1.25/ bulb |
Wattage | 7.5 Watt | 60 Watt |
Useful life | 3 years | 2 years |
End-of-life salvage value | $0 | $0 |
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