Question

Sandy wants to go on a trip in 10 years. If she invests $1,000 per year at the end of each year for 10 years at a 12% interest rate, she will accumulate ____ to spend on her trip

Answer 1

Answer:

$17,549

Explanation:

Data given in the question

Number of years = 10

Invested amount = $1,000 per year

Rate of interest = 12%

So by considering the above information, the accumulated amount is

= Invested amount × future value of an annuity for 12% at 10 years

= $1,000 × 17.549

= $17,549

Refer to the Future value of an annuity table

In order to find out the accumulated amount we simply multiplied the invested amount with the factor