Remodelling an office will cost $$25,000$ and will generate savings of $$3,000$ the first year, $$4,000$ the second year, and $$5,000$ per

year thereafter.

How long will it take to recoup the initial cost of remodelling? $($Do not round intermediate calculations. Round the final answer to $1$

decimal place.$)$

Total time to recoup the initial cost

$|$ years