Silas Is About to Begin Regular Month-End Contributions of $500

question 53

Short Answer

Silas is about to begin regular month-end contributions of $500 to a bond fund. The fund's long-term rate of return is expected to be 6% compounded semi-annually. Rounded to the next higher month, how long will it take Silas to accumulate $300,000?

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