A maker of mechanical systems can reduce product recalls by 25% if it purchases new packaging equipment. The cost of the new equipment is expected to be $40,000 four years from now. How much could the company afford to spend now, instead of 4 years from now, if it uses a minimum attractive rate of return of 12% per year?

A maker of mechanical systems can reduce product recalls by 25% if it purchases new packaging equipment. The cost of the new equipment is expected to be $40,000 four years from now. How much could the company afford to spend now, instead of 4 years from now, if it uses a minimum attractive rate of return of 12% per year?

Entrepreneurial Finance

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