The price of a machine now is P 20,000 and its value will increase by 4% every year.  The machine will last for 8 years and it can be sold for P 2,000 as scrap.  What uniform amount will be set aside at the end of each year for 8 years for the replacement of the machine if money is worth 4% compounded annually?

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Chapter11: Capital Budgeting Decisions
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Problem 14EB: How much must be invested now to receive $50,000 for 8 years if the first $50,000 is received in one...
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The price of a machine now is P 20,000 and its value will increase by 4% every year.  The machine will last for 8 years and it can be sold for P 2,000 as scrap.  What uniform amount will be set aside at the end of each year for 8 years for the replacement of the machine if money is worth 4% compounded annually?

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