How Much Needs to Be Invested Today If Your Goal

question 64

Multiple Choice

How much needs to be invested today if your goal is to be able to withdraw $5,000 for each of the next ten years beginning one year from today? The return on the investment is expected to be 12%.

• A)$44,645
• B)$36,291
• C)$28,251
• D)$50,000

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