17.3 A self-propelled combine with a four-row 101.6 cm [40 in] corn head has a list price of $40,000. The diesel engine has a maximum power of 91 kW[122 hp). The combine is driven at 6.4 km/hr [4 mi/hr] and at a field efficiency of 65% for an average of 150 hours per year. What is the average cost per hour and per hectare [acre]? The combine is expected to be owned for 10 years. Diesel fuel costs 13¢/L [49¢/gal].

17.3 A self-propelled combine with a four-row 101.6 cm [40 in] corn head has a list price of $40,000. The diesel engine has a maximum power of 91 kW[122 hp). The combine is driven at 6.4 km/hr [4 mi/hr] and at a field efficiency of 65% for an average of 150 hours per year. What is the average cost per hour and per hectare [acre]? The combine is expected to be owned for 10 years. Diesel fuel costs 13¢/L [49¢/gal].

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Chapter1: Making Economics Decisions

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