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Steven is contributing to his 401(k) retirement plan. He
contributes $3100 per year. His employer matches 50% of his
contribution. If Steven can earn a 6% rate of return, how much
(approximately) will he have in his account after 6
years?(Round your answer).
$18433.
$32435.
$30806.
$28572.
The question is solved by first calculating the future value of Steven’s contribution.
Information provided:
Annual contribution= $3,100
Time= 6 years
Interest rate= 6%
Enter the below in a financial calculator to compute the future value:
PMT= 3,100
N= 6
I/Y= 6
Press the CPT key and FV to compute the future value.
The value obtained is 21,623.50.
Thus, the future value in 6 years of Steve’s contribution is $21,623.50.
Employer’s contribution= 0.50*$21,623.50
= $10,811.74.
Therefore, the amount in the account in 6 years:
= $21,623.50 + $10,811.74
= $32,435.24.
Thus, the answer is option b.
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