The Pithybottoms Want to Make a Donation to Set Up

question 66

Multiple Choice

The Pithybottoms want to make a donation to set up a scholarship trust fund at Hinose College. The fund is to support payments of $5,000 at the end of every three months in perpetuity. If the fund earns 7.5% compounded quarterly, how much must they donate?

• A) $666,667
• B) $375,000
• C) $266,667
• D) $66,667
• E) $200,000

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