$642000 Was Invested at a Fixed Rate of 6

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Essay

$6420.00 was invested at a fixed rate of 6.5% compounded semi-annually for 5 years. After 5 years, the fund was converted into an ordinary annuity paying $550.00 per month. If interest on the annuity was 6% compounded monthly, what was the term of the annuity?

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