A Transportation Company Just Bought a New Truck for $25

question 23

Essay

A transportation company just bought a new truck for $25 000. The service life of the truck is seven years. The company has to pay a $100 registration fee at the beginning of every year plus maintenance costs of $1 000 in the first year and$200 at the beginning of the second year. At the end of the truck's service life, it will be sold at 10% of its purchase price. Construct a cash flow diagram from the company's perspective.

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