Machine A costs $500,000 to purchase, result in electricity bills of $100,000 per year, and last for 12 years. Machine B costs $600,000 to purchase, result in electricity bills of $85,000 per year, and last for 15 years. The discount rate is 9%. What are the equivalent annual costs for two models? Which model is more cost-effective?

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