Problem #2. You want to accumulate $12,500 in 4 years to buy a car. If you have an investment paying 7.25% interest compounded monthly, how much should you deposit each month in a sinking fund to reach your goal. Show your work.

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Problem #2. You want to accumulate $12,500 in 4
years to buy a car. If you have an investment paying
7.25% interest compounded monthly, how much should
you deposit each month in a sinking fund to reach your
goal. Show your work.
Transcribed Image Text:Problem #2. You want to accumulate $12,500 in 4 years to buy a car. If you have an investment paying 7.25% interest compounded monthly, how much should you deposit each month in a sinking fund to reach your goal. Show your work.
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