Re-write the following sentence to change all negative words…

Re-write the following sentence to change all negative words to positive words AND eliminate the use of all forms of “I” – the sentences may be changed as long as they hold the same meaning and are complete sentences. I cannot give you a refund because you do not have a receipt.

A certain machine has a first cost of $10,000, a life of 10…

A certain machine has a first cost of $10,000, a life of 10 years, an operating cost of $5,000 per year, and a salvage value of $2,000. At an interest rate of 10% per year, the present worth is what value?  Select the closest answer. Note:  Assume costs are negative cash flows and salvage value is a positive cash flow. 

Costs for the maintenance of buildings at an industrial comp…

Costs for the maintenance of buildings at an industrial complex are expected to be $1,000 beginning in year 1, $1,200 in year two and amounts increasing by $200 per year thereafter through year seven. At an interest rate of 10% per year, the present worth of the expenditures is nearest to what value? Note:  Assume the cash flow(s) to be positive dollar values.