Set up the equation and solve.A contractor estimates that It would take $17,096 to make a home 50% more energy-efficlent than a code-bullt house. She projects that the code-bullt Iwould have annual heating costs of $1630, whlle the more onorgy-efficlent house would havo annual heating costs of $759. How long would It take forannual savings to pay off the cost of the upgrades?

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A contractor estimates that It would take $17,096 to make a home 50% more energy-efficlent than a code-bullt house. She projects that the code-bullt would have annual heating costs of $1630, whlle the more onorgy-efficlent house would have annual heating costs of $759. How long would It take for annual savings to pay off the cost of the upgrades?

A contractor estimates that It would take $17,096 to make a home 50% more energy-efficlent than a code-bullt house. She projects that the code-bullt would have annual heating costs of $1630, whlle the more onorgy-efficlent house would have annual heating costs of $759. How long would It take for annual savings to pay off the cost of the upgrades?

Essentials Of Investments

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