At the Beginning of Each Year, Bill Ross Invests $1,400

question 29

Multiple Choice

At the beginning of each year, Bill Ross invests $1,400 semiannually at 8% for nine years. The cash value of the annuity due at the end of the ninth year is (use the tables in the handbook) :

• A)$38,739.68
• B)$37,399.68
• C)$37,939.86
• D)$37,339.68
• E)None of these

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