Sam has just purchased 10 new high speed color laser printers for his company. He is very excited because he got a 40% discount and paid only $2,990 for each unit. His boss, Joe, wants to know things such as operating costs, support, overhead, etc. for the printers. Joe wants to know this value:
A) RCO
B) TCO
C) ROI
D) NPV
E) EVM

Question

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Joe wants to know the total cost of ownership (TCO) for the printers, which includes not only the purchase price, but also ongoing costs such as maintenance, supplies, and support. This will give him a better understanding of the true cost of the printers over their lifespan.

Sam Has Just Purchased 10 New High Speed Color Laser