In: Accounting
John Rider wants to accumulate $45,000 to be used for his
daughter’s college education. He would like to have the amount
available on December 31, 2023. Assume that the funds will
accumulate in a certificate of deposit paying 8% interest
compounded annually. (FV of $1, PV of $1, FVA of $1, PVA of $1,
FVAD of $1 and PVAD of $1) (Use appropriate factor(s) from
the tables provided.)
Answer each of the following independent questions.
Required:
1. If John were to deposit a single amount, how
much would he have to invest on December 31, 2018?
2. If John were to make five equal deposits on
each December 31, beginning on December 31, 2019, what is the
required amount of each deposit?
3. If John were to make five equal deposits on
each December 31, beginning on December 31, 2018, what is the
required amount of each deposit?
(For all requirements, Round your final answers to nearest
whole dollar amount.)