Determine the equivalent uniform annual cost

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Kal Tech Engineering is investigating the possibility of acquiring new automated packaging equipment at a cost of $12,000. The equipment will have a salvage value of $1,000 at the end of its useful life of 10 years. It is determined by the plant engineering department at the
company that the operation and maintenance cost will be $500 in the first year and will gradually increase every year starting year 2 at the rate of $50 until the equipment is retired. Determine the equivalent uniform annual cost (EUAC) if MARR for the company is 10%.

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