Hi,

A family's plan to retire in 15 years and expect to need $500,000.

Let P represent the amount invested at 11.9% compounded annually

A= p(1+r/n) ^nt 

$500,000= P(1.119) ^15

 $500,000/(1.119^15) = P 

        $92,580.35 = P 

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