Considering new equipment to run their service function

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Grantran Metrics is considering new equipment to run their service function for their customers. This equipment would run faster and less expensively than equipment currently in place. This would be best characterized as:

a. Independent investment

b. Replacement problem

c. Contingent investment

d. Expansion investment

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