BlastCo is conducting a biomedical experiment for the next 12 months. In the first month, the expenses are expected to be $15,000. As the experiment progresses, the expenses are expected to increase by $1500 each month. BlastCo plans to pay for the experiment with a government grant, which is received in six monthly installments, starting a month after the experiment completion date. The interest rate is 3% nominal annual, compounded monthly. (a) Draw a cash flow diagram of this project, including the payments.  (b) Find the present value of the expenses. (c) Find the required minimum value of the monthly installments.

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BlastCo is conducting a biomedical experiment for the next 12 months. In the first month, the expenses are expected to be $15,000. As the experiment progresses, the expenses are expected to increase by $1500 each month. BlastCo plans to pay for the experiment with a government grant, which is received in six monthly installments, starting a month after the experiment completion date. The interest rate is 3% nominal annual, compounded monthly.

(a) Draw a cash flow diagram of this project, including the payments. 

(b) Find the present value of the expenses.

(c) Find the required minimum value of the monthly installments. 

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