You Will Need $12,000 at the End of Each of the Next

question 20

Multiple Choice

You will need $12,000 at the end of each of the next four years. If an interest rate of 6% is appropriate, how much must you deposit today to receive these payments?

• A) $41,581
• B) $2,880
• C) $50,880
• D) $38,021

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