$2\mathrm{.}10$ CGK Rheosystems makes high$-$performance rota$-$

tional viscometers capable of steady shear and

yield stress testing in a rugged, compact footprint.

How much could the company afford to spend now

on new equipment in lieu of spending $$200,000$

one year from now and $$300,000$ three years from

now, if the company uses an interest rate of $15\%$

per year?