Charlie Wants to Retire in 15 Years,and He Wants to Have

question 82

Multiple Choice

Charlie wants to retire in 15 years,and he wants to have an annuity of $50,000 a year for 20 years after retirement.Charlie wants to receive the first annuity payment the day he retires.Using an interest rate of 8%,how much must Charlie invest today in order to have his retirement annuity (rounded to nearest $10) ?

• A) $167,130
• B) $200,450
• C) $256,890
• D) $315,240

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Definitions:

Financial Resources

Financial resources are the funds available to a business or individual for spending, investment, and other purposes.

Accumulate

To gather or collect items over a period of time, often for a specific purpose or to achieve a particular goal.

Vest

To bestow a right, immediate or future, for the ownership of (an asset, typically a stock or option) to a worker under a plan, which may be subject to conditions.

Current Liability

Financial obligations or debts that are due to be paid within a year or within the normal operating cycle of a business.