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A parent can invest $10,000 into a college education fund and receive $50,000 in 18 years, or the parent can invest $10,000 into an account which earns 12% compounded annually. Determine the annual rate of return for the first option and determine which option the parent should choose.
Formula:
Future value= present value(1+r)^n
r= interest rate for the period.
n = number of periods.
1.
50,000 = 10,000*(1+r)^18
r= 9.35%
2
FV = 10,000*(1.12)^18
FV = 76,899.66 = $76,900.
The return in option 1 is 9.35% &
Option 2 is better as it's Future value is higher.