Engineering Economy (16th Edition) - Standalone book
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Chapter 4, Problem 60P
Maintenance expenses for a bridge on the Ohio River are estimated to be $20,000 per year for the first 8 years, followed by two separate $100,000 expenditures in years 12 and 18. The expected life of the bridge is 30 years. If i = 6% per year, what is the equivalent uniform annual expense over the entire 30-year period?
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