Answer:
a. What would be the value of a savings account started with $700, earning 4 percent (compounded annually) after 10 years?
$700 * 1.480 = $1,036.00
b. Brenda Young desires to have $15,000 eight years from now for her daughter’s college fund. If she will earn 6 percent (compounded annually) on her money, what amount should she deposit now? Use the present value of a single amount calculation.
$15,000 * 0.627 = $9,405
c. What amount would you have if you deposited $1,800 a year for 30 years at 8 percent (compounded annually)?
$1,800 * 113.28 = $203,904