Two Payments of $5,000 Are Scheduled Six Months and Three

question 16

Short Answer

Two payments of $5,000 are scheduled six months and three years from now. They are to be replaced by a payment of $3,000 in two years, a second payment in 42 months, and a third payment, twice as large as the second, in five years. What should the last two payments be if money is worth 9% compounded semi-annually?

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Definitions:

Medullary Cavity

The central cavity of bone shafts where red and/or yellow marrow (blood cell production or fat storage, respectively) is stored; pivotal in the hemopoietic process and energy storage.

Articular Cartilage

A smooth, white tissue that covers the ends of bones where they come together to form joints, enabling low-friction movement.

Long Bones

Bones that are longer than they are wide, found in the arms, legs, hands, and feet, playing a major role in movement.

Periosteum

Surrounding the bones, apart from the joint surfaces, is a compact layer of vascular connective tissue.