Suppose that a firm begins at time t=0 with a capital stock of K(0) = 500,000 pesos and, in addition toreplacing any depreciated capital, is planning to invest in new capital at the rate I(t) = 600t² over thenext ten years.a. What is the planned level of capital stock at the end of 10 years?b. How much net investment was made between the 3rd and 5th year?

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