plishing operation maintenance costs are expected to be P550,000 for the first four years. They predicted that for the remaining four years, the maintenance costs will increase by P50,000, starting with a value of P700,000 in year 5. How much must the company set aside now in order to have ample funds for the maintenance?

plishing operation maintenance costs are expected to be P550,000 for the first four years. They predicted that for the remaining four years, the maintenance costs will increase by P50,000, starting with a value of P700,000 in year 5. How much must the company set aside now in order to have ample funds for the maintenance?

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