John and Daphne Are Saving for Their Daughter Ellen's College

question 70

Multiple Choice

John and Daphne are saving for their daughter Ellen's college education. Ellen just turned 10 at Then they plan to make 3 equal annual contributions in each of the following years, t = 5, 6, and 7. They expect their investment account to earn 9%. How large must the annual payments at t = 5, 6, and 7 be to cover Ellen's anticipated college costs?

• A) $1,965.21
• B) $2,068.64
• C) $2,177.51
• D) $2,292.12
• E) $2,412.76

---

Definitions:

Public Goods

Goods that are non-excludable and non-rival in consumption, meaning they are available for everyone to consume regardless of who pays and one person's consumption does not reduce availability to others.

Reward Power

The ability of an individual to influence the behavior of others by offering or withholding incentives.

Positive Outcomes

Beneficial results or effects that stem from a particular action, strategy, or intervention.

Behaviour

The actions, reactions, and functioning of individuals or groups in different situations, influenced by internal and external factors.