Problem 8 Metso Automation, which manufactures addressable quarter-turn electric actuators, is planning to set aside $70,000 now and $90,000 two years from now for possible replacement of the heating and cooling systems in three of its larger manufacturing plants. If the replacement won't be needed for 5 years, how much will the company have in the account in 5 years, if it earns interest at a rate of 8% per year?
Problem 8 Metso Automation, which manufactures addressable quarter-turn electric actuators, is planning to set aside $70,000 now and $90,000 two years from now for possible replacement of the heating and cooling systems in three of its larger manufacturing plants. If the replacement won't be needed for 5 years, how much will the company have in the account in 5 years, if it earns interest at a rate of 8% per year?
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