George Jefferson Established a Trust Fund That Provides $150,000 in Scholarships

question 83

Multiple Choice

George Jefferson established a trust fund that provides $150,000 in scholarships each year for worthy students. The trust fund earns a 4.25% rate of return. How much money did Mr. Jefferson contribute to the fund assuming that only the interest income is distributed?

• A) $3,291,613.13
• B) $3,529,411.77
• C) $3,750,000.00
• D) $4,328,970.44
• E) $6,375,000.00

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An accounting entry that increases a liability or equity account, or decreases an asset or expense account.

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Stockholders' Equity

The residual interest in the assets of a corporation after deducting liabilities, representing owners' claims on the company's assets.