Jerry Makes Semi-Annual Deposits of $R into a Fund Paying

question 5

Multiple Choice

Jerry makes semi-annual deposits of $R into a fund paying j₂ = 5%.His first deposit was made on March 15,2011.His last deposit will be made on March 15,2015.On September 15,2015 he has accumulated $15,000 in the fund.What is R?

• A)$1470.10
• B)$1506.85
• C)$1675.13
• D)$1717.01

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