What Amount, Invested Today at 5% Compounded Quarterly, Will Support

question 14

Multiple Choice

What amount, invested today at 5% compounded quarterly, will support perpetual monthly payments of $800? The first payment will be made one month from now.

• A) $116,327
• B) $192,798
• C) $160,000
• D) $63,997
• E) $322,700

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