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Chapter 6: Question 10BE (page 302)

Henry Quincy wants to withdraw $30,000 each year for 10 years from a fund that earns 8% interest. How much must he invest today if the first withdrawal is at year-end? How much must he invest today if the first withdrawal takes place immediately?

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The amount he should invest today if the first withdrawal is at the end of the year will be $201,302, and the amount will be $217,407 when the withdrawal takes place immediately.

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Calculation of the amount to be invested if first withdrawal is at year-end

PV-OA=R(PVF-OAn,i)=30,000×6.71008=$201,302

02

Calculation of the amount to be invested if the first withdrawal takes place immediately

PV-AD=R(PVF-AD)=30,000×7.24689=$217,407

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