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How much do you need when you retire to provide a $2,500 monthly check that will last for 25 years? Assume that you're savings earn .5% monthly and you receive the check each month.
a) 361,526.14
b) 388,017.16
c) 402,766.67
d) 414,008.24
Given that,
PMT = $2500 will be required after retirement every month for next t = 25 years
interest rate earned r = 0.5% monthly
So, amount needed at retirement can be calculated using PV formula of Annuity
PV = PMT*(1 - (1+r)^-(t*n))/r = 2500*(1 - (1+0.005)^(-25*12))/0.005 = $388017.16
Option b is correct.