Low-energy light bulbs
Question
Low-energy light bulbs typically cost $3.60, have a life of 9 years, and currently use $2.00 of electricity per
year. Conventional light bulbs are cheaper to buy, as they cost on $0.60. But, they last 1 year and currently use $7.00 of electricity per year. If the real discount rate is 4%, which light bulb is cheaper to use assuming a burnt-out bulb is replaced by an identical bulb?