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You want to start saving for your son's college education. You will need $150,000 in 10 years. You can earn 6% compounded annually. How much do you need to invest today to pay for the entire education?
PV = FV/(1 + r)^n
FV = 150,000
n = 10
r = 6%
PV = 150,000/(1 + 0.06)^10
PV = 150,000/1.7908476965
PV = $83,759.216539272
We need to invest $83,759.216539272 today to pay for the entire education