Molly Scupper Wants to Attend Clarke University

question 8

Short Answer

Molly Scupper wants to attend Clarke University. She will need $90,000 eight years from today. Assume Molly's bank pays 6% interest compounded semiannually. What must Molly deposit today to have $90,000 in eight years? Verify your answer.

---

Definitions:

Manufacturing Overhead

All indirect costs associated with the manufacturing process, such as utilities, maintenance, and factory management salaries.

Raw Materials Inventory

Raw materials inventory consists of the basic materials and components a company holds that will be used in the production process to create finished goods.

Balance Sheet

A statement, as of a particular date, that shows the amount of assets owned by a business as well as the amount of claims (liabilities and owner’s equity) against these assets. Also known as statement of financial position.

Cost Of Goods Manufactured

The total production cost of goods that were completed during a specific period, including materials, labor, and overhead.