You want to purchase a motorcycle 4 years from now, and you plan to save $3,500 per year, beginning immediately. You will make 4 deposits in an account that pays 5.7% interest. Under these assumptions, how much will you have 4 years from today

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Answer:

You will have $16,111.99

Explanation:

a) Data and Calculations:

Annual savings $3,500

Years = 4

Interest rate = 5.7%

Future value using finance calculator:

FV (Future Value) $16,111.99

PV (Present Value) $12,907.71

N (Number of Periods) 4.000

I/Y (Interest Rate) 5.700%

PMT (Periodic Payment) $3,500.00

Starting Investment $0.00

Total Principal $14,000.00

Total Interest $2,111.99

b) Your annual savings of $3,500 with 4 deposits will have a future value of $16,111.99 compounded at 5.7% for 4 years with a total principal of $14,000 ($3,500 * 4).