The annual subscription to a magazine costs $50 and this cost is expected to increase by...

The annual subscription to a magazine costs $50 and this cost is expected to increase by 10 percent per year. A life subscription, on the other hand, costs $500. The relevant discount rate for analyzing this situation is 12 percent. In order to justify taking out a life subscription, what is your minimum life expectancy (approximately)

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