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What should you consider when deciding to retain or replace equipment? Why are these relevant considerations?

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When deciding to retain or replace equipment it is important to consider whether or not it will be cheaper to utilize the older equipment or to purchase replacement equipment. This is important due to the fact that most business organizations have limited resources and must budget their financial resources in the most ...

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