The current gasoline price is $4.15, and it is projected to increase next year by 5%, and 8% the following year, and -3% the third year. What is the average inflation rate for the projected gasoline price for the next 3 years?

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• The current gasoline price is $4.15, and it is projected to increase next year by 5%, and 8% the following year, and -3% the third year. What is the average inflation rate for the projected gasoline price for the next 3 years?
• The current gasoline price is $4.15, and it is projected to increase next year by 5%, and 8% the following year, and -3% the third year. What is the average inflation rate for the projected gasoline price for the next 3 years?
• A company purchased an industrial fork-lift for $75,000 in year 0. The company expects to use it for the next 7 years after which it plans to sell it for $10,000. The estimated gross income and expenses excluding depreciation for the first year are given below. The fork-lift will be depreciated according to a 5-year MACRS.:Determine the average tax rate applicable in the first year of operation, using the current corporate tax rate schedule.
• A company purchased an industrial fork-lift for $75,000 in year 0. The company expects to use it for the next 7 years after which it plans to sell it for $10,000. The estimated gross income and expenses excluding depreciation for the first year are given below. The fork-lift will be depreciated according to a 5-year MACRS.:Determine the average tax rate applicable in the first year of operation, using the current corporate tax rate schedule.
• A company purchased an industrial fork-lift for $75,000 in year 0. The company expects to use it for the next 7 years after which it plans to sell it for $10,000. The estimated gross income and expenses excluding depreciation for the first year are given below. The fork-lift will be depreciated according to a 5-year MACRS.:Determine the average tax rate applicable in the first year of operation, using the current corporate tax rate schedule.
• A couple wants to save for their daughter’s college expense. The daughter will enter college 8 years from now and she will need $40,000, $41,000, $42,000 and $43,000 in actual dollars for 4 school years. Assume that these college payments will be made at the beginning of the school year. The future general inflation rate is estimated to be 6% per year and the annual inflation-free interest rate is 5%. What is the equal amount, in actual dollars, the couple must save each year until their daughter goes to college (for 8 years)?
• A couple wants to save for their daughter’s college expenses. The daughter will enter college 8 years from now and she will need $40,000, $41,000, $42,000, and $43,000 in actual dollars for 4 school years. Assume that these college payments will be made at the beginning of the school year. The future general inflation rate is estimated to be 6% per year and the annual inflation-free interest rate is 5%. What is the equal amount, in actual dollars, the couple must save each year until their daughter goes to college (for 8 years)?
• A couple wants to save for their daughter’s college expense. The daughter will enter college 8 years from now and she will need $40,000, $41,000, $42,000 and $43,000 in actual dollars for 4 school years. Assume that these college payments will be made at the beginning of the school year. The future general inflation rate is estimated to be 6% per year and the annual inflation-free interest rate is 5%. What is the equal amount, in actual dollars, the couple must save each year until their daughter goes to college (for 8 years)?
• A manufacturing company is considering the purchase of a new CNC lathe, which will cost $60,000 and has an annual maintenance cost of $8,000. A few parts in the lathe need to be replaced once every 5 years to enable smooth running of the lathe. This would cost an additional $20,000 (once every 5 years). Assuming that the lathe would last 15 years under these conditions, what is the total equivalent cost (present value) of this investment at an interest rate of 12%? (Assume that there will be no appreciable salvage value at the end of 15 years.)
• A manufacturing company is considering the purchase of a new CNC lathe, which will cost $60,000 and has an annual maintenance cost of $8,000. A few parts in the lathe need to be replaced once every 5 years to enable smooth running of the lathe. This would cost an additional $20,000 (once every 5 years). Assuming that the lathe would last 15 years under these conditions, what is the total equivalent cost (present value) of this investment at an interest rate of 12%? (Assume that there will be no appreciable salvage value at the end of 15 years.)