When You Were Born, Your Parents Opened an Investment Account

question 8

Multiple Choice

When you were born, your parents opened an investment account in your name and deposited $1,500 into the account.The account has earned an average annual rate of return of 5.3percent.Today, the account is valued at $42,856.How old are you?

• A)71.47 years
• B)70.67 years
• C)61.08 years
• D)67.33 years
• E)64.91 years

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