Answer:
A. $22,223
B. $20,000
C. $20,000
Explanation:
The annual return of the retired couple's investment is called the yield in percentage.
A. If they go for Treasury bills which has a yield of 9%, to attain a return of at least $2,000 their investment must exceed $20,000. 9% of 22,223 = $2,000.07
B. . If they go for Corporate bonds option which has a yield of 11%, to attain a return of at least $2,000; 11% of 20,000 = $2,200
C. . If they go for Junk bonds option which has a yield of 13%, to attain annual return of at least $2,000; 13% of $20,000= $2,600
