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For the last 7 years, Joseph has made deposits of $150.00 at the end of every year earning interest at 6 % compounded annually. If he leaves the accumulated balance for another 8 years at 5 % compounded semi dash annually comma what will the balance be in the account?
The balance will be $________.
The question is solved in two parts. First, the future value of the deposit for the first 7 years needs to be calculated.
Information provided:
Annual deposit= $150
Time= 7 years
Interest rate= 6%
Enter the below in a financial calculator to compute the future value:
PMT= 150
N= 7
I/Y= 6
Press the CPT key and FV to compute the future value.
The value obtained is 1,259.08.
Therefore, the value of the account at the end of 7 years is $1,259.08.
Next, the balance of the account for another 8 years is calculated by computing the future value.
Information provided:
Present value= 1,259.08
Time= 8 years*2= 16 semi-annual periods
Interest rate= 5%/2= 2.50% per semi-annual period
Enter the below in a financial calculator to compute the future value:
PV= -1,259.08
N= 16
I/Y= 2.50
Press the CPT key and FV to compute the future value.
The value obtained is 1,869.11.
Therefore, the balance in the account is $1,869.11.
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