Construct a cash flow diagram that represents the amount of money that will be accumulated in
15 years from an investment of $40,000 now at an interest rate of 8% 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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