6. A 70 tonne bottom dump truck costs $800,000. The company purchasing this truck will pay 50% of the total price up front and the rest will be paid off in 8 equal instalments over 8 years at an annual interest rate of 7% starting in year 1. How much does the company need to pay each year across the eight year period?
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