document.write( "Question 1133531: Jennifer is the owner of a video game and entertainment software retail store. She is currently planning to retire in 30 years and wishes to withdraw $10,000/month for 20 years from her retirement account starting at that time. How much must she contribute each month for 30 years earning interest at a rate of 5% compounded monthly to meet her goal? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #750785 by Boreal(15235)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Amount to contribute is A=m(1+(r/n))^360-1/(r/n) \n" ); document.write( "Amount to withdraw requires m(1-(1+(r/n)^-(nt)/(r/n) \n" ); document.write( "m is the amount withdrawn each month, so 10000(1-(1+.05/12)^(-240))/(.05/12) \n" ); document.write( "=$1515253.13, rounding at the end. \r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "This is equal to m[(1+(r/n)^360)-1]/(r/n) \n" ); document.write( "$1820.65 ANSWER \n" ); document.write( " |