Contemporary Engineering Economics Plus MyLab Engineering with eText -- Access Card Package (6th Edition)
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Author: Chan S. Park
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Chapter 12, Problem 16P
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Calculate the expected present worth.
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Contemporary Engineering Economics Plus MyLab Engineering with eText -- Access Card Package (6th Edition)
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