SOLUTION: Please help me with this investment problem!! How much do I need to invest now at 8% compounded quarterly if I want the accumulated value of the investment to be $20,000 in 12 y

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Question 309809: Please help me with this investment problem!!
How much do I need to invest now at 8% compounded quarterly if I want the accumulated value of the investment to be $20,000 in 12 years?

Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
X(1+.08/4)^12*4=20,000
X*1.02^48=20,000
2.587X=20,000
X=20,000/2.587
X=$7,730.96 IS THE AMOUNT TO BE INVESTED TO ACHIEVE YOUR GOAL.