SOLUTION: How much money would need to be deposited into an account earning 5.25% interest compounded annually in order for the accumulated value at the end of 25 years to be $75,000?

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Question 814240: How much money would need to be deposited into an account earning 5.25% interest compounded annually in order for the accumulated value at the end of 25 years to be $75,000?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

In General A+=+P%281%2Br%2Fn%29%5E%28nt%29
A = Accumulated Amount $75,000
P= principal =
r= annual rate = .0525
n= periods per year = 1 (annually)
t= years = 25
A+=+P%281%2Br%2Fn%29%5E%28nt%29
0r P+=+A%2F%281%2Br%2Fn%29%5E%28nt%29