Problem 1. A company is considering getting involved in electronic commerce. A modest e-commerce package is available for $20,000. If the company wants to recover the cost in 2 years, what is the equivalent amount of new income that must be realized every 6 months, if the interest rate is 3% per quarter? (Ans. $5,784)

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Problem 1. A company is considering getting involved in electronic commerce. A modest e-commerce
package is available for $20,000. If the company wants to recover the cost in 2 years, what is the
equivalent amount of new income that must be realized every 6 months, if the interest rate is 3% per
quarter?
(Ans. $5,784)
Transcribed Image Text:Problem 1. A company is considering getting involved in electronic commerce. A modest e-commerce package is available for $20,000. If the company wants to recover the cost in 2 years, what is the equivalent amount of new income that must be realized every 6 months, if the interest rate is 3% per quarter? (Ans. $5,784)
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