Engineering Economy – Problem 2.31

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Apple Computer wants to have $2.1 billion available 5 years from now to finance the production of a handheld “electronic brain” that, based on your behavior, will learn how to control nearly all the electronic devices in your home, such as the thermostat, coffee pot, TV, and sprinkler system. The company expects to set aside uniformly increasing amounts of money each year to meet its goal. If the amount set aside at the end of year 1 is $50 million, how much will the constant increase G have to be each year? Assume the investment account grows at a rate of 18% per year.

Sample problems and notes are based on the following textbook: Engineering Economy 7th Edition

ISBN-13: 978-0073376301

ISBN-10: 0073376302

Edition: 7

Author: Leland Blank, Anthony Tarquin 

Published Date: 2011

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