Hydrex Mechanical Products plans to set aside $160,000 now for possibly replacing its large synchronous refiner motors whenever it becomes necessary. The replacement is expected to take place in 3-1/2 years. Determine how much the company will have in its investment set-aside account if it achieves a rate of return of 16% per year compounded quarterly. Find the amount in two different ways using each of the following: (a) tabulated factors, (b) TVM functions on a calculator, and (c) spreadsheet functions.

Hydrex Mechanical Products plans to set aside $160,000 now for possibly replacing its large synchronous refiner motors whenever it becomes necessary. The replacement is expected to take place in 3-1/2 years. Determine how much the company will have in its investment set-aside account if it achieves a rate of return of 16% per year compounded quarterly. Find the amount in two different ways using each of the following: (a) tabulated factors, (b) TVM functions on a calculator, and (c) spreadsheet functions.

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