Question

If you invest $1,600 at the end of every year for four years at an interest rate of 14%, the balance of your investment in 4 years will be closest to:____________

Answer 1

Answer:

If you invest $1,600 at the end of every year for four years at an interest rate of 14%, the balance of your investment in 4 years will be closest to:____________

$7,873.83

Explanation:

a) Data:

Annual investment = $1,600

Interest rate = 14%

Number of period = 4 years

b) Calculations, using an online finance calculator:

FV (Future Value) $7,873.83

PV (Present Value) $4,661.94

N (Number of Periods) 4.000

I/Y (Interest Rate) 14.000%

PMT (Periodic Payment) $1,600.00

Starting Investment $0.00

Total Principal $6,400.00

Total Interest $1,473.83

c) The investment of $1,600 at the end of every year for fours will grow to $7,873.83 with the principal amount of $6,400 ($1,600 * 4) plus compounded interest of $1,473.83.