Joe, a Freshman in College, Needs $55,000 in 4 Years

question 59

Essay

Joe, a freshman in college, needs $55,000 in 4 years to buy the car of his dreams. If his investments earn 6% interest per year, how much must he invest today to have that amount at graduation? If he invested once a year for four years beginning today until the end of the 4 years how much must he invest?

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