Toxins from a newly established industrial plant, which is expected to operate for 5 years, threatening a community. The area is used by residents for agricultural and farming purposes. It is estimated that 500kg of vegetables can be consumed every year for the next 5 years if it is not polluted. It is also forecasted that the cost of retrofitting the plant is $15,000 payable upfront; this covers the 5-year period. Assume that the rate of interest is 10 percent and the price of a kg of vegetable is $10/kg. Explain how this pollution control initiative is economically feasible

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Toxins from a newly established industrial plant, which is expected to operate for 5 years, threatening a community. The area is used by residents for agricultural and farming purposes. It is estimated that 500kg of vegetables can be consumed every year for the next 5 years if it is not polluted. It is also forecasted that the cost of retrofitting the plant is $15,000 payable upfront; this covers the 5-year period. Assume that the rate of interest is 10 percent and the price of a kg of vegetable is $10/kg.

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