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You expect that you will need to replace your furnace in 5 years at a cost of $15,725. How much must you save, each month for 32 months, starting next month (the same amount each month) if your savings account pays 2.41% APR (compounded monthly)?
r = 0.0241 / 12 = 0.00200833333
n = 28 i.e, ((5 eyars * 12 months) - 32)
Future Value required after 32 months = 15725 / (1+0.00200833333)^28
= 14865.9722756
Now, 14865.9722756 is required after 32 months,
So
Future Value Annuity =
r = 0.0241 / 12 = 0.00200833333
n = 32
14865.9722756 =
14865.9722756 = Periodic Payment * 33.016433517
Periodic Payment = 14865.9722756 / 33.016433517
Periodic Payment = 450.26
450.26 needs to deposited for 32 months.