Question 768240
Pete figures he'll need a new car in about 5 years. He believes he'll need about $15,000 and plans on depositing his money into an account with a 12% interest rate compounded semiannually. How much does Pete need to deposit?
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Compound Interest Formula: A=P(1+i)^n, P=initial investment, i=interest rate per compounding period,
n=number of compounding periods, A=amount after n-periods.
For given problem:
P=?
i=.12/2=.06
n=5*2=10
A=$15000
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15000=P(1+.06)^10
15000=P(1.06)^10
P=15000/(1.06)^10
P=8375.92
How much does Pete need to deposit? $8376