Sally Would Like to Take an Extra Special Trip in Four

question 56

Multiple Choice

Sally would like to take an extra special trip in four years. She estimates she will need $10,000 for the trip. The best safe investment she can find currently pays 4% interest. How much must she invest today to have her $10,000 in four years? Round your answer to a while number.

• A) $8,237
• B) $8,548
• C) $8,590
• D) $11,841

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Purchased

Acquisition of goods or services in exchange for money or its equivalent.

Required

Mandatory or necessary conditions or items specified for a particular purpose or activity.

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