SOLUTION: How much would you need to deposit in an account now in order to have $6000 in the account in 10 years? Assume the account earns 5% interest compounded monthly.

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Question 1146230: How much would you need to deposit in an account now in order to have $6000 in the account in 10 years? Assume the account earns 5% interest compounded monthly.
Answer by VFBundy(438) About Me  (Show Source):
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6000+=+P%281+%2B+0.05%2F12%29%5E%2810%2A12%29

6000+=+P%281.0042%29%5E120

6000+=+P%281.6536%29

6000%2F1.6536+=+P

P = $3628.45