In an effort to save money for early retirement, an environmental engineering colleague plans to deposit $1200 per month, starting 1 month from now, into a fixed rate account that pays 8% per year, compounded semiannually. How much will be in the account at the end of 25 years?

What will be an ideal response?


PP < CP. Move monthly deposits to end of 6-month compounding period; find F
F = 1200(6)(F/A,4%,50)
= 7200(152.6671)
= $1,099,203

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