You Own a Stamp Collection That Is Currently Valued at $24,500

question 145

Multiple Choice

You own a stamp collection that is currently valued at $24,500. If the value increases by 5.5% annually, how much will the collection be worth when you retire 40 years from now?

• A) $204,113.07
• B) $204,981.16
• C) $205,155.45
• D) $206,666.67
• E) $208,576.07

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