Al Derover Wants to Buy a Used Jeep in Five

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Al Derover wants to buy a used jeep in five years. He estimates the cost will be $13,000. If he invests $8,500 now at a rate of 10% compounded semiannually, will he have enough money to buy the jeep at the end of five years? Show your work.

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