Two-and-one-half years from now, Melanie Olson wants to have $8,500 in the bank. She can earn interest of 12% compounded monthly. Compute the amount that Melanie must deposit today. (Use Tables 16-1A&B or 16-2A&B or a calculator.)


0.12 ÷ 12 = 0.01; 12 × 2 1/2 = 30;
$8,500 × 0.74192 = $6,306.32 deposit today

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