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Use the savings plan formula to answer the following question. Your goal is to create a college fund for your child. Suppose you find a fund that offers an APR of 6%. How much should you deposit monthly to accumulate $83,000 in
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Use the savings plan formula to answer the following question. Your goal is to create a college fund for your child. Suppose you find a fund that offers an APR of 6%. How much should you deposit monthly to accumulate $83,000 in 12 years.
This question requires application of FV of annuity concept
FV of Annuity = P * [ ((1+r)n -1) / r ]
P = Periodic Payment
r = rate per period
n = number of periods
Where ,
FV = $83,000
r = 6% / 12 = 0.5% (monthly) = 0.5/100 = 0.005
n = 12 * 12
= 144 months
83000 = P * [ ((1+0.005)144 -1) / 0.005 ]
83000 = P * 210.15
P = 83000 / 210.15
P = $ 394.96
you didn't mention how many years ...so ...as i have information i was submitted answer with 12 years ..if you want any other information ..please re post this question with full information.