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Jensen's Shipping Wants to Expand as Soon as It Can

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Jensen's Shipping wants to expand as soon as it can save $112 million.Towards that goal,the firm started saving 3 years ago and currently has $38.2 million saved.Starting today,the firm will add $15,000 a month to this savings account.The rate of return is 7.1 percent,compounded monthly.How long will it be from now before the company can expand?


Definitions:

Markdown Rate

The percentage reduction from the original price of an item to its sale price.

Mark-up

Surcharging the cost price of commodities to envelop overheads and assure profits.

Springtime Shipment

Scheduled transportation of goods during the spring season, implying a specific timing for shipping operations.

Markdown

The reduction of the selling price of goods or services, often to clear old stock or respond to decreased demand.

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