document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=1113171>Question 1113171</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Lorna Evenson is planning a trip to Alaska in 5 years. She calculated she will need $19,000 to cover her expenses. Lorna’s bank offers 8% interest compounded annually. What should Lorna invest now to have the needed funds? </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "FV = PV*(1 + r)^t  r = interest rate, t = periods<BR>\n" );
document.write( "19000 = PV*(1 + 0.08)^5<BR>\n" );
document.write( "PV = 19000/(1.08^5)<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Just calculator work now.<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "PS  In 5 years, she'll change her mind do something else.<BR>\n" );
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