How Much Would Howard Steele Need to Invest Today So

question 102

Multiple Choice

How much would Howard Steele need to invest today so that he may withdraw $12,000 each year for the next 20 years, assuming a rate of 8% compounded annually? (Use the tables in the handbook.)

• A)$117,817.20
• B)$454,144.00
• C)$112,817.20
• D)$549,144
• E)None of these

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