Problem #1: Gwen just bought solar panels to power ventilation at her chicken farm. The panels cost $2000 and will reduce her electricity bills by $40 per month. How long will it take her to recoup her investment in the panels if she can warn 12% interest, compounded monthly, on her money? (Hint: You can use either the Capital Recovery Factor formula or the Series Present Worth Factor formula, or you can use linear interpolation!)
Problem #1: Gwen just bought solar panels to power ventilation at her chicken farm. The panels cost $2000 and will reduce her electricity bills by $40 per month. How long will it take her to recoup her investment in the panels if she can warn 12% interest, compounded monthly, on her money? (Hint: You can use either the Capital Recovery Factor formula or the Series Present Worth Factor formula, or you can use linear interpolation!)
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