Olivia wants to have $5000 to upgrade her VW bus in 2 years.
How much must she deposit now in a savings account that pays 18 percent compounded monthly to have the money she needs in 2 years?
Amount required to have in 2 years = $5,000
Interest rate (R) = 18%
Interest compounded monthly.
So, number of compounding periods = 2 years * 12 months = 24 months
Present value * [1 + (R / n)]n * T = Future value
Present Value * [1 + (0.18 / 12)]12 * 2 = $5,000
Present value * [1.015]24 = $5,000
Present value * 1.4295028 = $5,000
Present value = $3,497.72
She should deposit $3,497.72 in a savings account which earns 18% compounded monthly in order to have $5,000 in 2 years
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