A company estimates that 1% of their products will fail after the original warranty period but within 2 years of the purchase, with a replacement cost of $500. How much should they charge to have an expected value of $25 on each warranty?

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A company estimates that 1% of their products will fail after the original warranty period but within 2 years of the purchase, with a replacement cost of $500. How much should they charge to have an expected value of $25 on each warranty? 

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