The Solution to This Problem Requires Time Value of Money

question 164

Multiple Choice

The solution to this problem requires time value of money calculations.Reference to Tables 9-1 through 9-4 in the text is necessary to complete the calculations. Denise wants to help pay for her niece's college tuition.Her niece will begin college in one year.How much would Denise need to put into a savings account today at 6% so that her niece can withdraw $10,000 per year for 4 years, and reduce the account balance to zero at the end of the 4 years?

• A) $31,680
• B) $34,650
• C) $37,600
• D) $37,720

Apply critical thinking skills for effectively making decisions.

Grasp the necessity of a "beginner's mind" in learning and critical thinking.

Acknowledge the role of critical thinking in questioning and challenging traditional practices and beliefs.

Understand the importance of research and inquiry skills in critical thinking.

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