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Suppose that a young couple has just had their first baby and they wish to ensure that enough money will be available to pay for their child's college education.Currently,college tuition,books,fees,and other costs,average $12,500 per year.On average,tuition and other costs have historically increased at a rate of 4% per year.
-Assume that college costs continue to increase an average of 4% per year and that all her college savings are invested in an account paying 7% interest.Draw a timeline that details the amount of money she will need to have in the future four each of her four years of her undergraduate education.

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