SOLUTION: Cjane needs to raise P800,000 in 18 months. What amount should she be able to set aside now and invest in a fund earning 2% per month in order for him to reach his target amount?

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Question 1188396: Cjane needs to raise P800,000 in 18 months. What amount should she be able to set aside now and invest in a fund earning 2% per month in order for him to reach his target amount?

Found 2 solutions by ikleyn, MathTherapy:
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Cjane needs to raise P800,000 in 18 months. What amount should she be able to set aside now
and invest in a fund earning 2% per month in order for him to reach his target amount?
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Write equation as you read the problem


    800000 = .


Simplify and find X


    800000 = 

    X =  = 560127.50.    ANSWER

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MathTherapy(10552)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Cjane needs to raise P800,000 in 18 months. What amount should she be able to set aside now and invest in a fund earning 2% per month in order for him to reach his target amount?
With A being the present value or amount to invest NOW, we get: 
My bad!! It's 2% per MONTH, but I calculated 2% per year. Tutor @IKLEYN is correct!
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