Basics Of Engineering Economy
2nd Edition
ISBN: 9780073376356
Author: Leland Blank, Anthony Tarquin
Publisher: MCGRAW-HILL HIGHER EDUCATION
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Chapter 1, Problem 39P
a.
To determine
The simple interest of the company.
b.
To determine
The compound interest of the company.
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