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A student wants to have $30,000 when he graduates 4 years from now. His grandfat

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Question

A student wants to have $30,000 when he graduates 4 years from now. His grandfather gave him a gift of $10,000. How much must he save each year (to the nearest dollar) if he deposits the $10,000 today and can earn 12% on both the $10,000 and his savings?

A student wants to have $30,000 when he graduates 4 years from now. His grandfather gave him a gift of $10,000. How much must he save each year (to the nearest dollar) if he deposits the $10,000 today and can earn 12% on both the $10,000 and his savings?

Explanation / Answer

Future Value of Students requirement = $30,000

Number of years = 4 years

Present value of deposited amount = $10,000

Interest rate = 12%

Calculating each year savings amount (PMT):

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