SOLUTION: Please help me solve- How much should be invested now at (i.e. fid the present value) 4% simple interest to have $4620 in 8 years?

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Question 134777: Please help me solve-
How much should be invested now at (i.e. fid the present value) 4% simple interest to have $4620 in 8 years?
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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4620=P(1+R)^T
4620=P(1+.04)^8
4620=P(1.04)^8
4620=P*1.3686
P=4620/1.3686
P=$3,375.71 IS THE ORIGINAL AMOUNT INVESTED.