How much must be invested annually at 3.5% interest during the life of the machine to pay off the maintenance costs?

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Chapter9: Capital Budgeting And Cash Flow Analysis
Section9.A: Depreciation
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A machine estimated to have a life of 20 years is purchased. There is no maintenance required for the first 10 years but will require P 2000 per year for the second 10 years. How much must be invested annually at 3.5% interest during the life of the machine to pay off the maintenance costs?

A. P 820

B. P 825

C. P 830

D. P 835 

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