An annual maintenance cost of a machine is 500 this year. It is expected to increase 50 pesos per year. If the rate of interest is 4% compounded annually. How much money must be set aside today to cover all the maintenance expenses for the next 10years?

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An annual maintenance cost of a machine is 500 this year. It is expected to increase 50 pesos per year. If the rate of interest is 4% compounded annually. How much money must be set aside today to cover all the maintenance expenses for the next 10years? 

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