Solve the Problem

question 83

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem. Round to the nearest cent as needed.
-Cara knows that she will need to buy a new car in 3 years. The car will cost $15,000 by then. How much should she invest now at 12%, compounded quarterly, so that she will have enough to buy a new car?

• A) $10,520.70
• B) $12.594.29
• C) $11,957.91
• D) $9532.77

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Definitions:

Market Price

The price charged for an item on the open market.

Fixed Costs

Expenses that do not change with the level of production or business activity, such as rent, salaries, and insurance.

Gross Margin Percentage

A profitability ratio that shows the percentage of sales revenue remaining after deducting the cost of goods sold, indicating the financial health and performance of a company's core activities.

Sales Volume

The quantity of products or services sold by a company within a specific period, often used as an indicator of business activity.