SOLUTION: Simeon wants to invest an amount now that will have a total value of $10 000 after 5 years. The compounded interest rate of the investment is 12% per annum. Calculate the amount th

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Question 1201578: Simeon wants to invest an amount now that will have a total value of $10 000 after 5 years. The compounded interest rate of the investment is 12% per annum. Calculate the amount that Simeon will have to invest today to receive $10 000 at the end of year five
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The compounding period must be specified.
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