The operating and maintenance expenses for a mining machine are expected to be $18,000 in the first year and increase by $800 per year during the 15-year life of the machine. What uniform series of payments would cover these expenses over the life of the machine?  Interest is 10%/yr compounded annually.

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  1. The operating and maintenance expenses for a mining machine are expected to be $18,000 in the first year and increase by $800 per year during the 15-year life of the machine. What uniform series of payments would cover these expenses over the life of the machine?  Interest is 10%/yr compounded annually.
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