A company is considering buying a new bottle capping machine. The initial cost of the machine is

Question:

A company is considering buying a new bottle capping machine. The initial cost of the machine is $325,000 and it has a 10-year life. Monthly maintenance costs are expected to be $1200 per month for the first 7 years and $2000 per month for the remaining years. The machine requires a major overhaul costing $55,000 at the end of the fifth year' of service. Assume that all these costs occur at the end of the appropriate period. What is the of all the costs associated with owning and operating this machine if the nominal interest rate is 7.2%?
Future Value
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