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2 October, 00:32

A homeowner in a sunny climate has the opportunity to install a solar water heater in his home for a cost of $ 2 comma 900. After installation the solar water heater will produce a small amount of hot water every day, forever, and will require no maintenance. How much must the homeowner save on water heating costs every year if this is to be a sound investment? (The interest rate is 11 % per year.)

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  1. 2 October, 01:12
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    319

    Explanation:

    Data provided as per the requirement of solution is here below:-

    Interest rate = 11%

    Solar water heater cost - $2,900

    The computation of savings on water is shown below:-

    Solar water heater cost = X : Interest rate

    2,900 = X : 0.11

    X = 2,900 * 0.11

    = 319

    Therefore the homeowner saves on water heating costs every year is 319.
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