Chris Is Planning for Her Son's College Education to Begin

question 18

Multiple Choice

Chris is planning for her son's college education to begin five years from today. She estimates the yearly tuition, books, and living expenses to be $5,000 per year for a four year degree. How much must Chris deposit today, at an interest rate of 8 percent, for her son to be able to withdraw $5,000 per year for four years of college?

• A) $13,620
• B) $39,520
• C) $20,000
• D) $12,172

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