Suppose a Diagnostic Machine Will Yield a Net of $1000

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Suppose a diagnostic machine will yield a net of $1000 per quarter for 5 years,after which the machine can be sold for $1000.How much should a firm pay for the machine if it wants to earn 7.5% annually on its investment and also set up a sinking fund to replace the purchase price? For the fund,assume quarterly payments and a rate of 5.5% compounded quarterly.

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