The maintenance costs of a new boiler are estimated as follows: P 600 per year for the first 3 years, P X at the 4th year, and P 1,800 per year starting at the 5th year up to the end of its 10 - year life. If the future value of all the maintenance is P 20,000, find the value of X. Money is 6% compounded annually.

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The maintenance costs of a new boiler are estimated as follows: P 600 per year for the first 3 years, P X at the 4th year, and P 1,800 per year starting at the 5th year up to the end of its 10 - year life. If the future value of all the maintenance is P 20,000, find the value of X. Money is 6% compounded annually.

 

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