Benoit Asset Management Guarantees a Minimum Return of 6% Compounded

question 17

Short Answer

Benoit Asset Management guarantees a minimum return of 6% compounded monthly for 2 years. What is the total present value of 24 annual investment deposits of $6,600 each? Use Tables 23-2A and 23-2B or a calculator.

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