Problem
IPS Corp. will upgrade its package-labeling machinery. It costs $150,000 to buy the machinery and have it installed. Operation and maintenance costs, which are $1500 per year for the first 3 years, increase by 500 per year for the machine's 10-year life. The machinery has a salvage value of 5% of its initial cost. Interest is 10%. What is the future worth of cost of the machinery?
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.