In: Accounting
Determining future value
David is entering high school and is determined to save money for college. David feels
he can save $5,000 each year for the next four years from his part-time job. If David is
able to invest at 6%, how much will he have when he starts college?
Step 1: Definition of future value
The future value is the value of the investment on a future date. The future value of the bonds teels us about the value of the at the time when the bonds become mature.
Step 2: Calculation of future value.The future value of bonds are calculated by multiplying the payments of the period with the future value of the annuity.
David will have $21,875 when he starts college.