Mr Sandstrom's Will Directed That $20,000 Be Placed in Each

question 50

Short Answer

Mr. Sandstrom's will directed that $20,000 be placed in each of two investment trusts for his grandchildren, Lena and Axel. On each grandchild's 18^th birthday, he or she is to receive the first of a series of equal quarterly payments running for 15 years. Lena has just turned 13, and Axel's age is 8 years, 6 months. If the funds earn 9.25% compounded semi-annually, what size of payment will each grandchild receive?

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